Is it tuberculosis or is it not? - A dilemma in primary care
Pulmonary tuberculosis is a major public health concern especially in primary care. Most of the time, the diagnosis and treatment are clear-cut based on the clinical, radiological and laboratory findings. However, the management of tuberculosis in a patient can pose a challenge to the treating physi...
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| Language: | English |
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ScienceForecast Publications LLC
2019
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| Online Access: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/73529/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/73529/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/73529/1/July%20Dr%20Jasmine%20JFM-V2-E2-1018.pdf |
| Summary: | Pulmonary tuberculosis is a major public health concern especially in primary care. Most of the time, the diagnosis and treatment are clear-cut based on the clinical, radiological and laboratory findings. However, the management of tuberculosis in a patient can pose a challenge to the treating physician when Non-Tuberculous Mycobacterium (NTM) is cultured. This case highlights the clinical significance and treatment dilemma of NTM infection in a pulmonary tuberculosis patient from the primary care perspectives. |
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