A Rare Clinical Manifestation of Disseminated Tuberculosis: Case Report of Tuberculous Meningitis With Flaccid Paralysis

Clinical Case Reports 2026 Open access

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Authors: Aisha Haleem, Saad Ashraf, Areeba Ahsan, Maria Qadri, Iqra Shahid, Biruk Demisse Ayalew
DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.71856
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Abstract

This case highlights a rare presentation of disseminated tuberculosis in a child, manifesting as tuberculous meningitis and flaccid paralysis due to spinal tuberculosis. Timely initiation of antitubercular therapy, corticosteroids, and ventriculoperitoneal shunt placement led to full recovery, emphasizing tuberculosis consideration in atypical neurological presentations in unvaccinated children with exposure.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis Diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology

Publication details

Journal / source
Clinical Case Reports
Volume
14
Issue
1
Pages
e71856–e71856
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN