Outcome of untreated lung nodules with histological but no microbiological evidence of tuberculosis
Abstract Background The outcome of lung nodule(s) with histopathological findings suggestive of tuberculosis (TB) but lack of microbiologic confirmation remains unclear. Whether these patients require anti-TB treatment remains unknown. The aim of the study was to compare the risk of active TB within...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-10-01
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Series: | BMC Infectious Diseases |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12879-018-3442-9 |