Abstract
Tuberculosis is a chronic and serious infection if left untreated. Currently one third of the world population is infected with this bacillus. The immunosuppression due to glucocorticoids in patients with skin diseases may cause acquisition of primary tuberculosis and the reactivation of nonactive tuberculosis. This review focuses on risk involved, diagnosis and treatment in such patients.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 119-131 |
| Number of pages | 13 |
| Journal | Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists |
| Volume | 25 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| State | Published - 2015 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
Keywords
- High-dose
- Long-term
- Pulmonary tuberculosis
- Steroids
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Dermatology
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