Intensified treatment with high dose Rifampicin and Levofloxacin compared to standard treatment for adult patients with Tuberculous Meningitis (TBM-IT): protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Intensified treatment with high dose Rifampicin and Levofloxacin compared to standard treatment for adult patients with Tuberculous Meningitis (TBM-IT): protocol for a randomized controlled trial

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Tuberculous meningitis is the most severe form of tuberculosis. Mortality for untreated tuberculous meningitis is 100%. Despite the introduction of antibiotic treatment for tuberculosis the mortality rate for tuberculous meningitis r...

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Main Authors: Pouplin Thomas, Olliaro Piero, Merson Laura, Yen Nguyen, Bang Nguyen, Dung Nguyen, Chau Tran, Day Jeremy, Heemskerk Dorothee, Caws Maxine, Wolbers Marcel, Farrar Jeremy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-02-01
Series:Trials
Online Access:http://www.trialsjournal.com/content/12/1/25

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