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Med. Infect. Dis.","TropicalMed"],"abstract":"<jats:p>Introduction: This study investigated independent factors associated with neurological prognosis at discharge in patients with tuberculous meningitis (TBM) and evaluated the impact of intensified treatment regimens. Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted in 518 TBM patients from two Chinese medical centers. LASSO and multivariable logistic regression were used to identify independent risk factors for poor neurological outcomes. A 1:1 PSM based on intensified treatment exposure was performed to assess its association with neurological outcomes, with an exploratory outcome-based matched comparison conducted for other prognostic factors. Results: Among 518 patients, 123 (23.75%) had poor neurological outcomes. The poor-prognosis group had higher proportions of MRC stage III (30.08% vs. 8.35%, p &lt; 0.001), linezolid use (58.54% vs. 40.76%, |SMD| = 0.361), and fluoroquinolone use (87.8% vs. 75.19%, |SMD| = 0.386). Multivariable analysis identified decreased muscle strength, MRC stage II\/III, albumin &lt; 30 g\/L, and hydrocephalus as independent risk factors for poor neurological outcomes. After treatment-exposure-based PSM, intensified treatment was not significantly associated with neurological outcomes, while an exploratory matched analysis suggested a potential association between diabetes mellitus and unfavorable neurological outcomes. Conclusion: Neurological prognosis in TBM is influenced by both disease severity and host baseline status. 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