Current patterns of pulmonary tuberculosis.
In the past decade, the incidence of tuberculosis morbidity has been halved. Nonetheless, an estimated 15 million Americans are infected with tubercle bacilli. Care of the tuberculous patient has moved from sanatoriums to general hospitals and homes. The declining incidence makes the diagnosis less often considered, especially since the classic signs are not always present.
D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008206:Lymphatic Diseases / Q000503:physiopathology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010996:Pleural Effusion / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011859:Radiography; D013997:Time Factors; D014374:Tuberculin Test; D014391:Tuberculosis, Miliary / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014397:Tuberculosis, Pulmonary / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000635:transmission