The study was conducted in the TB Sanatorium Quetta. A total 130 samples were collected from patient. While 43.75% and 56.25% tuberculosis prevalence were found both in male and female respectively with age group 28-54 years having the highest prevalence of tuberculosis. There was no difference between age groups and sex with pulmonary tuberculosis positive Subjects. Tuberculosis (TB) is a respiratory compelling contagious infection made by a germ or bacillus (Mycobacterium tuberculosis) affecting generally individuals. TB is a treatable infirmity. Tuberculosis is a disease that generally attacks the lungs yet can also ambush any other part of the body. Tuberculosis is spread from individual to individual through the air. The treatment of TB is commonly completed in 6 to 9 months. Inoculations are open for TB which is BCG counter acting agent. In most cases specially in Balochistan, patients carelessly quit taking drugs after two months as the torment and hacking clear out. It is notable that pulmonary tuberculosis is a serious threat specially in this region, so it is necessary to aware the people regarding TB also their treatment & control.

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Aim: To determine the prevalence of hydrocephalus is in tuberculous bacterial meningitis patients Study Design: Cross sectional study Place and duration: This study was conducted in Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences Islamabad, Pakistan From September 2019 to December 2020 Methodology: The technique of nonprobability, sequential sampling, was used. After a thorough examination, patients with tuberculous bacterial meningitis (TBM) were included. At the time of admission, a brief history of socio-demographics and the length of the illness was taken. The proforma was filled up with the results. The data were analyzed using SPSS Version 22. Results: Out of 120 patients, males made up 59.16 % cases. The age groups 20-30 years, 31-40 years, 41-50 years, and 51-60 years were represented in the study by 28 (23.33 %), 37 (30.83%), 17 (14.16 %), and 38 (31.66%) patients, respectively. The prevalence of hydrocephalus among TBM was 16.66%, with the 20-30 year age group having the most cases (50 %). Significant differences have been identified (X2= 12.43, P=0.006) in age grouping. Cases with hydrocephalus with symptoms that lasted less than a week were discovered in 70 %, whereas those with symptoms that lasted more than a week were detected in 30% of patients (X2=4.51, P=0.033). Conclusion: Hydrocephalus was seen in a substantial percentage of patients with tuberculous bacterial meningitis. Keywords: Tuberculosis, Meningitis, Hydrocephalus, Prevalence