title: The role of bacteriologic information in controlling the treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis.
abstract: The role of information obtainable by bacteriologic examination in controlling the treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis is of first importance. Bacteriologic examination is not a substitute for roentgenography. Rather, it is a method companion to x-ray and clinical procedures, capable of providing information not otherwise obtainable.
authors.forename: C R
authors.initials: CR
authors.lastname: SMITH
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D014376:Tuberculosis; D014397:Tuberculosis, Pulmonary; D014965:X-Rays