Tuberculosis in the elderly.

Abstract:

:Tuberculosis is still a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Recent studies have suggested that even in the developed world its incidence in the elderly is increasing. Symptoms of active tuberculosis are non-specific and less pronounced in the elderly. Radiological features are more likely to be 'atypical' in the older subject and skin tests more frequently negative. This results in delay in diagnosis and higher mortality from tuberculosis in the aged population. A high degree of clinical suspicion is therefore required to ensure the diagnosis is not missed and appropriate treatment instigated.

journal_name

Gerontology

journal_title

Gerontology

authors

Packham S

doi

10.1159/000052794

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subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2001-07-01 00:00:00

pages

175-9

issue

4

eissn

0304-324X

issn

1423-0003

pii

52794

journal_volume

47

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