September 10, 2025MedicineOpen Access

Miliary tuberculosis and central nervous system infection caused by hematogenous transmission from a primary subcutaneous tuberculous abscess: A case report

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Patient developed miliary tuberculosis and meningitis due to delayed diagnosis of a subcutaneous abscess, and treatment failure led to death within a month.
Chest CT scanned and GeneXpert assay confirmed Mycobacterium tuberculosis after initial ineffective antibiotic treatment.
This case highlights the need for timely tuberculosis screening in patients with chronic soft tissue masses to prevent severe complications.
Patient's respiratory failure underscores the critical nature of early intervention and proper tuberculosis management in older adults.

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Case report details hematogenous transmission of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in an elderly patient, suggesting improved diagnostic protocols.

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Case report details hematogenous transmission of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in an elderly patient, suggesting improved diagnostic protocols.