This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: C.N.S, Subject name: Medicine
Basal exudates, infarcts and hydrocephalus are findings observed in Brain imagine studies. The most likely diagnosis is 
Select and explain. 
A. Tubercular Meningitis, B. Viral Meningitis, C. Herpes encephalitis, D. Cerebral Malaria
A: Tubercular Meningitis
Answer: A: Tubercular Meningitis 
Explanation: Harrison's textbook of internal medicine 17th edition. *Imaging studies (MRI,CT scan) may show hydrocephalus and abnormal enhancement of basal cisterns or ependyma . *CT and MRI reveals contrast enhanced ring lesions ,but biopsy necessary to establish the diagnosis .