Performance of the 2007 WHO Algorithm to diagnose Smear-negative Pulmonary Tuberculosis in a HIV prevalent setting [PDF]
The 2007 WHO algorithm for diagnosis of smear-negative pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) including Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) culture was evaluated in a HIV prevalent area of ...
A Cattamanchi+41 more
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Miliary Tuberculosis in Immunocompromised Patient Induced by Imatinib and Steroid
Miliary tuberculosis occurs due to the hematogenous spread of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis from the primary complex. The use of steroid and cytotoxic drugs increases the incidence of miliary tuberculosis. Typical manifestations of miliary tuberculosis is
Randa Fermada+3 more
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Clinical analysis of pregnancy complicated with miliary tuberculosis
Background Pregnancy complicated with tuberculosis is increasingly common. The clinical characteristics of pregnancy complicated with miliary tuberculosis are summarized in this study.
Kaige Wang+3 more
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A case of histoplasmosis Report 1. Cinical, mycological and pathological observations [PDF]
In our country it has been believed that there is no histoplasmosis here in Japan. However, from the above clinical signs, radiological characteristics, laboratory tests, pathological and mycological examinations, and experimental findings, we believe ...
Hamazaki, Yukio+6 more
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Pathomorphosis of Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis in Children [PDF]
Aim. To study clinical and epidemiological aspects of pathomorphosis of extrapulmonary tuberculosis clinical forms.Materials and Methods. Retrospective analysis of 138 case histories in children aged to 15 years, obtaining extrapulmonary tuberculosis ...
Mykolyshyn, L. (Lidia)+1 more
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A 73‐year‐old man with loss of consciousness during treatment for miliary tuberculosis
Key message Miliary tuberculosis is often associated with cerebral tuberculoma, which can manifest during treatment. We present images of a patient with cerebral tuberculoma detected due to emerging neurological symptoms during treatment of miliary ...
Masahiro Ohgiya+4 more
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Symptom screen: diagnostic usefulness in detecting pulmonary tuberculosis in HIV-infected pregnant women in Kenya [PDF]
OBJECTIVE: To determine the diagnostic usefulness of tuberculosis (TB) symptom screening to detect active pulmonary TB among human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infected pregnant women in two PMTCT (prevention of mother-to-child transmission) clinics in ...
Abuya, J M+11 more
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Miliary tuberculosis presenting with acute respiratory distress syndrome in a patient with down syndrome [PDF]
Introduction. Miliary tuberculosis (TB) is a rare and potentially fatal form of disseminated TB. It is caused by a widespread haematogenous dissemination of Mycobacterium tuberculosis from an active caseous focus to different organs.
Novković Ljiljana+5 more
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Advances in imaging chest tuberculosis: blurring of differences between children and adults [PDF]
This article reviews the ongoing role of imaging in the diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB) and its complications. A modern imaging classification of TB, taking into account both adults and children and the blurring of differences in the presentation patterns,
Ahmad+63 more
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Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a rare complication of miliary tuberculosis, particularly in pediatric patients. Comorbidities and delayed diagnosis can worsen the prognosis of patients with miliary tuberculosis.
Jiarui Zhu+3 more
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