The end of cerebral tuberculosis has been death before this. Ten days to two weeks, even three weeks may pass from the first appearance of tubercular meningitis to the completion of the process of the disease, attended by feverish motions characteristic of this condition and by cerebral symptoms, first with the character of excitement, later on with that of palsy.
The treatment of cerebral tuberculosis has been entirely insufficient before this. Let us hope that it will be possible to effect a cure by means of Koch's new method.
Tuberculosis of the Kidneys is met with from the earliest childhood till old age. Most frequently the male sex is afflicted during manhood.
In most cases tuberculosis also exists in other organs, especially in the urinary and sexual apparatus. The existence of pulmonary or intestinal tuberculosis is not essential.
The symptoms of renal tuberculosis are of such general and indefinite character, that it is often impossible to fully determine the disease. Now, however, it will be more easily possible on account of Koch's discovery.
The urine may, but need not contain pus and blood. Sometimes small lumps are found in the urine.
Pains are only sometimes felt in the renal regions; fever may be occasionally attendant.
The disease lasts for months and years; though before now it has inevitably resulted in death, though it has in exceptional cases taken ten years or more.
The internal treatment of renal tuberculosis was ineffectual, surgical treatment has been attended with greater success. This consisted in removing the diseased kidney. Now good results will possibly be attained by the application of Koch's method to cure and resource to surgery will be taken in exceptional cases only.
Tuberculosis of the suprarenal capsules is of very rare occurrence. It leads to a peculiar change in the color of the skin; the same turns dark brown or bronze color. Sooner or later death results.