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Application Research of Targeted Next-Generation Sequencing Technology Based on Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid in the Diagnosis of Pulmonary Tuberculosis and Drug-Resistance Detection

Infection and Drug Resistance
Chun-Yan Zhao,1,2,* Chang Song,1,2,* Xue-Wen Huang,1,2,* Ai-Chun Huang,1 Chun-Mei Zeng,1 Wei-Wen Li,1 Qiu-Qing Tan,1 Xiao-Shi Lin,2 Zhen-Tao Huang,2 Chang-Yue Jiang,3 Qing-Dong Zhu1 1Department of Tuberculosis, The Fourth People’s
Zhao CY, Song C, Huang XW, Huang AC, Zeng CM, Li WW, Tan QQ, Lin XS, Huang ZT, Jiang CY, Zhu QD   +10 more
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Acid fast staining in formalin-fixed tissue specimen of patients with extrapulmonary tuberculosis [PDF]

, 2014
Diagnosis of extrapulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB) is difficult owing to low number of bacilli in the specimens, lack of adequate sample and non-uniform distribution of bacteria in tissues.
Azarhoush, R., Ghorbani, R., Kavian, F., Nassaji, M.   +3 more
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An Evaluation of Mortality Rates and Their Determinants in a Cohort of Former Asbestos Miners in South Africa

American Journal of Industrial Medicine, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background A causal association between occupational asbestos exposure and lung disease, including pneumoconiosis and mesothelioma, is well established. Elevated mortality among former asbestos miners is expected. However, large‐scale South African studies examining all‐cause mortality in this population are lacking.
Yumna Williams‐Mohamed, Rodney Ehrlich, Jim teWaterNaude, Shahieda Adams   +3 more
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Pulmonary tuberculosis and some underlying conditions in Golestan Province of Iran, during 2001-2005 [PDF]

, 2009
Context: Pulmonary tuberculosis has been a major health problem in Golestan province of Iran. Aims: This descriptive cross-sectional study was performed to evaluate the frequency of coexisting medical conditions and their effects on some epidemiologic ...
Dashti, M., Golsha, R., Najafi, L., Rezaei, S.R., Roshandel, G., Shafiee, A.   +5 more
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Disease Remission: A Scoping Review With Thematic Analysis of the Scientific Literature With Implications for Chronic Rhinosinusitis

International Forum of Allergy &Rhinology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Remission, a term used to describe a goal of treatment for some chronic diseases, has recently been proposed for chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS). However, it is unclear what remission means for CRS and why it should serve as a goal in the present‐day treatment of CRS.
Nikhil Parail, Lynn Warner, Stacey T. Gray, Claire Hopkins, Peter H. Hwang, Sarah K. Wise, Katie M. Phillips, Ahmad R. Sedaghat   +7 more
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Phenotypic profiling of pristane‐induced mimicking human systemic lupus erythematosus in Macaca fascicularis

Animal Models and Experimental Medicine, EarlyView.
Pristane (5 mL/kg) induced a robust systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)‐like phenotype in Macaca fascicularis, marked by elevated antinuclear antibody (ANA) levels and systemic clinical, hematological, and biochemical changes. This model closely reflects human SLE and provides a translational platform for disease studies and therapeutic evaluation ...
Jonny Jonny, Soetojo Wirjopranoto, Chairul A. Nidom, I Ketut Sudiana, Terawan A. Putranto, Elisa D. Pratiwi, Tiza W. Mawaddah, Astria N. Nidom, Reviany V. Nidom, Setyarina Indrasari, Irma Y. Rosytania, Hiqmah Y. Yana, Sanindita Kusumastuti   +12 more
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Impact of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection on the Outcome of Treatment and Survival of Tuberculosis Patients in Mwanza, Tanzania. [PDF]

, 1998
Little is known about the outcome of tuberculosis (TB) treatment and subsequent survival of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infected patients treated under routine programme conditions in a developing country.
Lefi, M, Mfinanga, S, Moshiro, C, Mugomela, A, O'Brien, R, van den Broek, J   +5 more
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Species Distribution and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Profiles of Non-Tuberculous Mycobacteria in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China: A Three-Year Retrospective Study

Infection and Drug Resistance
Xingyu Liu,1,* Tianzhen Wang,1,* Yicheng Guo,2 Yi Zeng,1,* Weiwei Gao1,* 1Department of Tuberculosis, The Second Hospital of Nanjing, Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 211100, People’s Republic
Liu X, Wang T, Guo Y, Zeng Y, Gao W
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Underestimated latent tuberculosis infection burden among school contacts in China: a cross-sectional study

Archives of Public Health
Background Previous research has indicated a low tuberculin skin tests (TST) strong positive rate in school tuberculosis (TB) screening implemented by community-level medical and health care institutions in China.
Jin Yin, Mei Wang, Chengguo Wu, Yaling Shi, Ying Liu, Ya Yu, Qian Su, Zhengyu Zhang, Xueyong Huang, Xiaoshuang Zhang, Jun Fan, Bo Wu   +11 more
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THE EFFECT OF DEVELOPMENT OF GEOGRAPHY, VITAMIN D, WEALTH, AND AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIVITY ON TUBERCULOSIS MORTALITY: THE CASE OF THE 19TH CENTURY US [PDF]

Tuberculosis remains a major cause of international mortality, and researchers and policy advocates continue to seek a cost effective prevention and treatment.
Scott Alan Carson
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