title: The rapid progression of a pulmonary tuberculosis disease state.
abstract: Two radiographs, taken only 28 days apart, vividly illustrate the speed of progression of the tuberculous disease state once the critical multiplication rate of the mycobacteria has been attained.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008403:Mass Screening; D011859:Radiography; D013997:Time Factors; D014397:Tuberculosis, Pulmonary / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*