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Tuberculosis
New tuberculosis research from P. Suganthi and colleagues discussed
December 23rd, 2008
"Bangalore city slums, India. To ascertain I) health-seeking behaviour patterns in persons with pulmonary symptoms; 2) pathways followed by pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) cases until diagnosis and treatment; and 3) their knowledge about TB-symptoms, cause, mode of transmission, diagnosis and treatment," scientists writing in the International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease report. "In selected slums, persons with pulmonary symptoms identified during house visits and residents with PTB were interviewed using pre-tested, semi-structured questionnaires. Visits to relevant health centres were made to obtain information regarding their treatment. About 50% of...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2008-12-23)
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