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2220-3141(online) |
| Open Access |
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© The Author(s) 2025. Published by Baishideng Publishing Group Inc. All rights reserved. |
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Baishideng Publishing Group Inc, 7041 Koll Center Parkway, Suite 160, Pleasanton, CA 94566, USA |
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http://www.wjgnet.com |
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Respiratory System |
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Systematic Reviews |
| Article Title |
Clinical scoring systems for diagnosing Tuberculous Meningitis: A systematic review
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Invited Manuscript |
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Elizabeth Teo, Karon Kung, Sarah Chen and Kay C See |
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| Corresponding Author |
Elizabeth Teo, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, 10 Medical Dr, Singapore 117597, Singapore. elizabethteomin@gmail.com |
| Key Words |
Tuberculous meningitis; Central nervous system tuberculosis; Diagnostic scores; Diagnostic models; Sensitivity and specificity |
| Core Tip |
Tuberculous meningitis (TBM) is a severe complication of tuberculosis (TB). Early diagnosis is crucial in improving patient outcomes, albeit difficult given the non-specific signs and symptoms of early TBM. Numerical diagnostic scoring systems may be a useful early diagnostic tool for clinicians, particularly in resource-constrained settings. Of all the scores currently published, we suggest using Thwaites (2002) and Marais (2010) as first line TBM screening tests due to their high sensitivities and extensive external validation. Nevertheless, clinicians are encouraged to select scores in accordance with the patient characteristics of the population of interest. |
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2026-02-28 07:48 |
| Citation |
Teo E, Kung K, Chen S, See KC. Clinical scoring systems for diagnosing Tuberculous Meningitis: A systematic review. World J Crit Care Med 2026; 15(1): 110763 |
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https://www.wjgnet.com/2220-3141/full/v15/i1/110763.htm |
| DOI |
https://dx.doi.org/10.5492/wjccm.v15.i1.110763 |
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