Children with suspected or confirmed tuberculous meningitis should be treated with a
four-drug regimen (HRZE) for 2 months, followed by a two-drug regimen (HR) for
10 months; the total duration of treatment being 12 months. The dosages
recommended for the treatment of tuberculous meningitis are the same as those
described for pulmonary tuberculosis.
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