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@article{197468,
        author = {Rollin Palermo. Tabuena and Shaira S. Arinzol and Ma. Daisy P. Tabuena},
        title = {Utilizing Tuberculosis Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification (TB-LAMP) in the Diagnosis of Tuberculous Meningitis: A Case Report of Secondary Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {11},
        pages = {6551-6556},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=197468},
        abstract = {Tuberculous meningitis (TBM) presents a significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenge due to its nonspecific clinical manifestations and potential for rapid neurological deterioration. This report discusses the case of an 85-year-old Filipino woman with a history of treated pulmonary tuberculosis, asthma, and hypertension, who presented with increased sleep duration and impaired balance. A cranial CT scan revealed normal-pressure hydrocephalus, prompting further investigation. Despite negative cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) microscopy and culture, TB-LAMP testing yielded a positive result, confirming TBM. This case emphasizes the importance of considering TBM in patients from endemic regions who present with neurological symptoms and highlights the utility of TB-LAMP as a rapid and sensitive diagnostic tool. Early recognition and treatment of TBM are crucial to preventing severe complications and improving patient outcomes.},
        keywords = {Tuberculous meningitis (TBM), normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), TB-LAMP, Cerebrospinal fluid, lumbar puncture Accepted and presented at the 29th Congress of the Asian Pacific Society of Respirology (APSR 2025), November 10–13, 2025, SMX Convention Center, Pasay City, Manila, Philippines.},
        month = {April},
        }