PLE-2032

A 58-year-old male was brought to the ER due to a one-week history of progressive headache and fever. He has been diagnosed with Pulmonary Tuberculosis but has been unable to start his medications due to financial difficulties. On examination, he was drowsy but arousable with note of nuchal rigidity and a positive Brudzinski sign. Lumbar puncture was done, which showed an elevated WBC count of lymphocytic predominance, an elevated protein level, and a decreased glucose level. Which of the following statements is true regarding the most probable condition of the patient?