TY - JOUR AU - Lee, Heng Gee AU - William, Timothy AU - Menon, Jayaram AU - Ralph, Anna P. AU - Ooi, Eng Eong AU - Hou, Yan’an AU - Sessions, October AU - Yeo, Tsin Wen PY - 2016 DA - 2016/06/16 TI - Tuberculous meningitis is a major cause of mortality and morbidity in adults with central nervous system infections in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia: an observational study JO - BMC Infectious Diseases SP - 296 VL - 16 IS - 1 AB - Central nervous system (CNS) infections are a significant contributor to morbidity and mortality globally. However, most published studies have been conducted in developed countries where the epidemiology and aetiology differ significantly from less developed areas. Additionally, there may be regional differences due to variation in the socio-economic levels, public health services and vaccination policies. Currently, no prospective studies have been conducted in Sabah, East Malaysia to define the epidemiology and aetiology of CNS infections. A better understanding of these is essential for the development of local guidelines for diagnosis and management. SN - 1471-2334 UR - https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-016-1640-x DO - 10.1186/s12879-016-1640-x ID - Lee2016 ER -