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We aimed to evaluate the cognitive profile of patients with grades 1 and 2 TBM and its correlation with the various immunological markers as well as brain-based biomarkers. Sixty patients (ages 16 years old and older) with definite and probable TBM (grades 1 and 2) underwent clinical, cognitive (the Indian Council of Medical Research Neurocognitive Toolbox Battery), neuroimaging, and CSF biomarkers (interferon-\u03b3 [IFN-\u03b3], interleukin-6 [IL-6], tumor necrosis factor-\u03b1 [TNF-\u03b1], S100 calcium-binding protein B [S100B], matrix metalloproteinase-9, and neuron-specific enolase [NSE]) evaluation on admission and at the 3-month follow-up. Nearly all patients demonstrated cognitive impairment at baseline, most prominently in attention, executive function, and memory. Partial recovery was noted at 3 months, particularly in grade 1 TBM. Inflammatory markers (IL-6, IFN-\u03b3, and TNF-\u03b1) and brain-based biomarkers (S100B and NSE) were significantly elevated in TBM as compared with controls but showed weak, nonsignificant correlations with cognitive outcomes. Matrix metalloproteinase-9 showed a shifting trend, suggesting a possible delayed neuroprotective role. Neurocognitive impairment is common in TBM. Biomarker correlations suggest potential for monitoring severity and recovery. Larger long-term studies are needed to clarify their role in neurocognitive outcomes.<\/jats:p>","DOI":"10.4269\/ajtmh.25-0414","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2025,12,16]],"date-time":"2025-12-16T14:28:10Z","timestamp":1765895290000},"page":"413-417","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Neurocognitive Outcomes and Their Correlation with Brain-Based Biomarkers in Tuberculous Meningitis: A Prospective Study"],"prefix":"10.4269","volume":"114","author":[{"given":"Sanchit Shailendra","family":"Chouksey","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Neurology, Institute of Medical Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India;"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Varun Kumar","family":"Singh","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Neurology, Institute of Medical Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 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