Tuberculosis and lung damage: from epidemiology to pathophysiology
A past history of pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) is a risk factor for long-term respiratory impairment. Post-TB lung dysfunction often goes unrecognised, despite its relatively high prevalence and its association with reduced quality of life. Importantly, specific host and pathogen factors causing lung...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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European Respiratory Society
2018-02-01
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| Series: | European Respiratory Review |
| Online Access: | http://err.ersjournals.com/content/27/147/170077.full |