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Tuberculosis
Research conducted at T.N. Chau and co-researchers has updated our knowledge about tuberculosis
April 15th, 2008
According to a study from People's Republic of China, "Information about diagnostic features of tuberculosis (TB) peritonitis among patients with end-stage renal failure (ESRF), compared with those without ESRF, is limited. Here, we review our experience with TB peritonitis in patients with and without ESRF over a period of 11 years, with special reference to the clinical features of and diagnostic tools for TB peritonitis." "The records of all patients with TB peritonitis who were seen at United Christian Hospital (Hong Kong) from 1996 through 2006 were reviewed. The diagnosis of TB peritonitis was based on (1) detection of mycobacteria on smear and/or Mycobacterium...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2008-04-15)
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