Tuberculosis
Study findings on tuberculosis are outlined in reports from University of Melbourne
Published in Tuberculosis Week, June 29th, 2009
"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...
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