TB beyond Lungs: A growing Neurological concern
24-03-2026
Tuberculosis (TB), long known as a pulmonary disease, is increasingly emerging as a serious neurological condition affecting the brain and spine. According to Dr. Ananth Egoor, Consultant Neurosurgeon at Omega Hospitals, neurotuberculosis is one of potentially disabling forms of the disease if not diagnosed early. Dr. Egoor explained that through hematogenous spread, the infection can reach the central nervous system, leading to conditions such as tuberculous meningitis, intracranial tuberculomas, and spinal tuberculosis
24 March, 2026 | 4:07 AM
