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TB or not TB! That's the question

open access: yesThe Pan African Medical Journal, 2019
Twenty seven years old lady presented to the emergency department accompanied by family members with complaint of fluctuating consciousness and fever for the past three days.
Ahmed Nugud, Assmaa Nugud
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TB or Not TB [PDF]

open access: yesD58. LUNG INFECTION, IMMUNODEFICIENCY, 2020
A 48-year-old man presented with complaints of intermittent fever, dry cough, breathlessness and significant weight loss for 1 month. He also gave a history of increased urinary frequency and intermittent painless haematuria. Examination revealed bilateral cervical and axillary lymphadenopathy (figure 1A).
R. Kahanowitch   +4 more
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Leprosy review

open access: yesSouth African Family Practice, 2021
Leprosy (Hansen’s disease) can affect multiple organs and body structures. Skin signs are typically observed in the early phase of the disease, hence being the first identifiable signs to propel clinical suspicion.
Lehlohonolo Makhakhe
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Implementation of Intensified Tuberculosis Case Finding among People Living with HIV in Kampala, Uganda: A cross sectional study

open access: yesJournal of Interventional Epidemiology and Public Health, 2021
Introduction: Intensified Case Finding (ICF) is a cost-effective strategy for tuberculosis (TB) control and improving quality of life however, its implementation by health workers is generally reported as low in Uganda.
David Okello   +3 more
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TB or not TB? [PDF]

open access: yesCanadian Medical Association Journal, 2017
Learning objectives Background Findings and procedure details Conclusion Personal information ...
Gie, RP   +6 more
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Cystic lung tuberculosis in children: A series of five cases

open access: yesSouth African Journal of Radiology, 2023
Frequent imaging manifestations of pulmonary tuberculosis are airspace or interstitial nodules with or without tree-in-bud nodules, consolidation, cavitation, ground glass opacity, miliary nodules, lymphadenopathy and pleural effusion.
Chetna Mishra   +4 more
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Prevalence of diabetes mellitus and HIV/AIDS among tuberculosis patients in Kerala

open access: yesJournal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, 2020
Introduction: It is estimated that 10 million people fall ill with Tuberculosis (TB) every year worldwide. TB continues to be in the top 10 causes of death globally with India being the home to the world's largest number of TB patients.
Sherin Jacob   +6 more
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Tuberculosis Diagnosis and Detection of Drug Resistance: A Comprehensive Updated Review

open access: yesJournal of Pure and Applied Microbiology, 2023
Tuberculosis (TB) is a significant public health challenge, especially in developing nations. Developing a TB eradication strategy is hampered by the global health concern of drug-resistant (DR) TB. Effective patient treatment, preventing TB transfer and
Mahmoud M. Tawfick   +3 more
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TB OR NOT TB? [PDF]

open access: yesChest, 2019
A 37-year-old man of Pakistani origin gave a 2-week history of worsening headache, confusion and seizures. He had recently returned from a trip to Pakistan. His only previous medical history was retinitis pigmentosa. On initial examination, he was feverish and photophobic, with no focal neurological deficit.
Chia-Dan Kang, Arhama Malik
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Determinants of adherence to clinic appointments among tuberculosis and HIV co-infected individuals attending care at Helen Joseph Hospital, Johannesburg, South Africa

open access: yesThe Pan African Medical Journal, 2020
INTRODUCTION: Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality among people living with HIV/AIDS. The growing burden of TB/HIV co-infection continues to strain the healthcare system due to association with long duration of ...
Ruvimbo Barbara Claire Nhandara   +4 more
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