Document Type
Article
Department
Pathology and Microbiology; Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Abstract
Following greater attention and follow-up of patients with treated pulmonary tuberculosis (TB), it has emerged that infections are more likely to occur in this cohort of patients. This comes as no surprise, as pulmonary TB is a destructive process that leads to cicatrization, alteration of parenchyma, bronchiectasis, and scarring of the lung, with reduction of lung volumes and an impact on pulmonary function. In addition to relapse and re-infection with TB, other pathogens are increasingly recognized in post-TB patients. This paper serves as a summary and guide on how to approach the post-TB patient with new signs and symptoms of pulmonary infection in order to ensure optimal management and rehabilitation.
Publication (Name of Journal)
International Journal of Infectious Diseases
Recommended Citation
Hsu, D.,
Irfan, M.,
Jabeen, K.,
Iqbal, N.,
Hasan, R.,
Migliori, G. B.,
Zumla, A.,
Visca, D.,
Centis, R.,
Tiberi, S.
(2020). Post tuberculosis treatment infectious complications. International Journal of Infectious Diseases, 92(Supplement), S41-S45.
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