Patients with bone and joint TB experience delays in diagnosis and treatment, some of which are avoidable. Maintaining a high index of clinical suspicion and sending specimens for mycobacterial culture are crucial to avoid missing cases. Rapid diagnostic tests reduce delays and should be performed on patients with radiological features of TB. Cite this article: 2018;100-B:119-24.
Conclusion Approximately 50% of patients presenting with AUGIB with endoscopic features of PUD were not tested for H. pylori. Almost 40% of those who were tested were infected. Post-eradication investigation rates were particularly low. No clear explanation for this level of non-compliance with guidelines is apparent but enforcement is clearly warranted.
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