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Tuberculosis
Research on tuberculosis published by scientists at Mackay Memorial Hospital
May 26th, 2009
According to a study from Taiwan, "Abdominal tuberculosis (TB) is a rare manifestation of extrapulmonary TB. This disease entity can be overlooked, and its early diagnosis is difficult because of its variable manifestations and lack of specific symptoms." "The clinical and diagnostic features, treatment, and outcome of patients with abdominal TB at a major hospital in southeastern Taiwan from January 1987 to December 2006 were investigated. Twenty-one patients with abdominal TB identified during the 20-year period were included. A predominance of male (13/21, 61.9%) and Taiwanese aborigine (15/21, 71.4%) patients was noted. Middle-aged (30-50 years) patients with...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2009-05-26)
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