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Tuberculosis
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention publishes research in tuberculosis
February 3rd, 2009
According to a study from the United States, "A 27-year-old, previously healthy Somali refugee presented with infertility." "Cultures of endometrial tissue were positive for fully susceptible tuberculosis and she was diagnosed with genital tuberculosis. After 12 months of anti tuberculosis therapy, she attempted to become pregnant; however, use of in vitro fertilization and surrogate carrier probably will be needed given the degree of scar tissue present before treatment," wrote S.T. Cookson and colleagues, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The researchers concluded: "Due to the increasing numbers of US-resettled refugees, physicians should...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2009-02-03)
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