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Tuberculosis
Studies from J.P. Niemeyercorbellini and co-researchers update current data on tuberculosis
November 11th, 2008
According to recent research from Brazil, "A 39-year-old woman was referred with a 1-year history of a 4-cm mass of the left axilla, compatible with a lymph node. Itchy red papules that evolved to crusty lesions and subsequently showed varioliform atrophic scarring appeared over the face, extensor surface of the arms, back, thighs, and scalp (Figs 1 and 2)." "Her history included weight loss of 8 kg, but no other associated symptoms or contact with tuberculosis patients. The blood count showed a normochromic-normocytic anemia with an erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) slightly elevated at 28 mm in the first hour (normal, < 20 mm). Tuberculin skin test was positive...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2008-11-11)
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