Today's Message
Steroids In Tuberculosis
1. The inflammatory response to tubercle bacilli can lead to tissue injury.
2. Steroids in TB are currently indicated in:
• Tubercular meningitis.
• Tubercular pericarditis.
• TB IRIS(Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome)
3. Recent Studies have proven that it may also have a role in treatment.
• Endobronchial tuberculosis.
• ARDS, Optochiasmatic arachnoiditis (OCA), Tuberculoma.
• Haematological manifestations – HLH. ITP.
4. More data is required regarding HIV infected population as well
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