| Autor: |
Peter, Helbling, Jean-Pierre, Zellweger, Ekkehardt, Altpeter, Karim, Boubaker |
| Jazyk: |
francouzština |
| Rok vydání: |
2006 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Revue medicale suisse. 2(82) |
| ISSN: |
1660-9379 |
| Popis: |
Problems in tuberculosis are its rarity, drug-resistant strains, and patients' social aspects. Knowing the epidemiology helps to "think tuberculosis" when some anamnestic and clinical findings are present. In a not too seriously ill patient, the emergency consists of excluding infectious tuberculosis by sputum smear examinations. A positive result will lead to the patient's isolation and the initiation of treatment. Negative smears allow to wait for culture results, while following the patient and repeating smears after a non-specific antibiotic treatment. In case of strong suspicion of tuberculosis or risk for a rapid progression, the treatment should begin without delay. Discussion with a specialist is often warranted. A follow-up by the Swiss Pulmonary Association is recommended to prevent the patient from defaulting from treatment. |
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