The diagnosis of tuberculous meningitis in adults and adolescents: protocol for a systematic review and individual patient data meta-analysis to inform a multivariable prediction model [version 3; peer review: 2 approved]
Background: Tuberculous meningitis (TBM) is the most lethal and disabling form of tuberculosis. Delayed diagnosis and treatment, which is a risk factor for poor outcome, is caused in part by lack of availability of diagnostic tests that are both rapid and accurate. Several attempts have been made to...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wellcome
2021-01-01
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Series: | Wellcome Open Research |
Online Access: | https://wellcomeopenresearch.org/articles/4-19/v3 |