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Tuberculosis
Study findings on tuberculosis are outlined in reports from University of Melbourne
June 30th, 2009
According to a study from Parkville, Australia, "The number of African immigrants living in Western countries is increasing. A retrospective audit Of sub-Saharan African patients attending the infectious diseases clinics of a Melbourne teaching hospital was performed." "A total of 375 patients were included. Helicobacter pylori gastritis was diagnosed in 60% of those tested (35/58), schistosomiasis in 41% (84/206), chronic hepatitis B in 19% (32/167), and strongyloidiasis in 18% (32/179). Active tuberculosis (TB) affected 18% (51/276) and latent TB 55% (152/276). Pathologic parasites were detected in stool ill 21% (31/145). Vitamin D deficiency (< 50 nmol/L) affected...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2009-06-30)
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