Tuberculosis and older people.
Tuberculosis is a disease with a long history and although concerted efforts have been made to eradicate it, cases have increased in numbers since 1985. This article considers symptoms, diagnosis and treatment and explains how older people with TB present particular difficulties for those caring for them.
Scullion
Jane
J
Aberdeen University, Department of General Practice and Primary Care.
D000368:Aged; D000995:Antitubercular Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D018563:Disease Notification; D005851:Geriatric Nursing; D006801:Humans; D014374:Tuberculin Test; D014376:Tuberculosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing / Q000628:therapy
D000995:Antitubercular Agents