SHORT REPORT: Seasonal variation in the incidence rate of tuberculous meningitis is associated with sunshine hours

• Published in: Epidemiology and infection Vol. 141; no. 3; pp. 459 - 462
• Main Authors: VISSER, D. H., SCHOEMAN, J. F., VAN FURTH, A. M.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Cambridge University Press 01.03.2013
• Subjects: Central nervous system tuberculosis; Deficiency diseases; Meningeal tuberculosis; Meningitis; Mycobacterium tuberculosis; Pediatrics; Solar radiation; Sunlight; Tuberculosis; Vitamin D; Vitamin D deficiency

Tuberculous meningitis (TBM) is a severe complication of tuberculosis and occurs mainly during early childhood. The incidence rate of TBM varies with season, and serum vitamin D levels, which are dependent on sunlight, might play a role. We studied the association between TBM incidence rate and hour...