Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder and active tuberculosis. Issue 1 (2nd January 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Grieve, James Kerr; Day, Scott; Connell, David; O'Riordan, Jonathan
• Is Part Of: BMJ case reports. Volume 13:Issue 1(2020)
• Publication Date: 2020-01-02
• Subjects: infection (neurology) -- TB and other respiratory infections -- neuroopthalmology; Medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2019-231524
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1757-790X

Abstract

Abstract : Tuberculosis is on the rise again. It brings with it potential for neurological involvement both as a direct infection and as a parainfectious process. Accordingly we report the development of neurological problems affecting a 48-year-old patient's vision and sensation while being treated for active tuberculosis. At its nadir her vision deteriorated to nil perception of light and she had a sensory level to T10. Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder was diagnosed. We discuss our management strategy with neuromodulation in the context of active tuberculosis infection.