Renaissance of tuberculosis in the 1990s: lessons for the nephrologist.
OBJECTIVE
To call attention to the worldwide increase in tuberculosis and to review the disease in peritoneal dialysis patients.


METHODS
Recent epidemiological publications.


METHODS
Epidemiological data summarized in tables and diagnostic and therapeutic recommendations reviewed.


CONCLUSIONS
Tuberculosis is on the rise worldwide. Multiple drug-resistant strains are emerging, causing therapeutic problems. The role of atypical mycobacterial infections in continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) is reviewed. Early diagnosis of cases and thorough chemotherapy are advocated.
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Toronto Western Hospital, Ontario, Canada.
D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy; D009165:Mycobacterium Infections, Nontuberculous / Q000150:complications / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000635:transmission; D010531:Peritoneal Dialysis, Continuous Ambulatory / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006435:Renal Dialysis / Q000009:adverse effects; D012307:Risk Factors; D014376:Tuberculosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000635:transmission; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology