Tag: Diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis
Review outlines imaging roles in spinal tuberculosis
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in RadiologyA comprehensive review of imaging modalities for spinal tuberculosis diagnosis and monitoring, emphasizing MRI as gold standard and emerging techniques for characterization.
About half with trace ultra results were recommended tuberculosis therapy
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in MedicineStudy of 311 adults with trace-positive TB tests shows 20% culture-confirmed disease at enrollment and identifies clinical predictors to guide treatment decisions in settings with uncertain TB status.
CBC-derived ratios have limited diagnostic value in rheumatic disease tuberculosis
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in MedicineExplore CBC-derived ratios for tuberculosis diagnosis in rheumatic disease patients. Study shows limited standalone accuracy but potential as adjunctive screening tools alongside microbiological.
Childhood tuberculosis can present as a mediastinal mass
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in PediatricsLearn about an atypical childhood TB case presenting as a mediastinal cyst without cough. Explores diagnostic challenges, tissue confirmation methods, and clinical management considerations.
