Tuberculosis

Studies from Far Eastern Memorial Hospital further understanding of tuberculosis

Published in TB and Outbreaks Week, March 6th, 2007

New research, "Pulmonary tuberculosis with delayed tuberculosis infection of total knee arthroplasty," is the subject of a report. "Tuberculous prosthetic joint infection is rare. While early diagnosis is critical for treatment, it is usually delayed," scientists writing in the Journal of the Formosan Medical Association = Taiwan Yi Zhi report.

"Here, we present the case of a 72-year-old patient who underwent total knee arthroplasty for his right knee due to degenerative arthritis 4 years ago. Three years after arthroplasty, pulmonary tuberculosis was found and he hesitated on starting antituberculosis chemotherapy. He suffered from progressive pain and swelling...

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