title: Reactivation of tuberculosis in old age.
abstract: Reactivation of tuberculosis in old age has been reported by several authors. This article confirms these findings and presents another 5 examples. Lack of adequate chemotherapy during the first clinical episode may be an important factor in reactivation, especially in debilitated patients.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D004977:Ethambutol / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007538:Isoniazid / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008297:Male; D012008:Recurrence; D012293:Rifampin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014397:Tuberculosis, Pulmonary / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy
chemical_list: D004977:Ethambutol; D007538:Isoniazid; D012293:Rifampin