Tuberculosis and Other Unusual Infections

Mihalko, Marc J.; Martinez, Santos F.

doi:10.1016/b978-0-323-03329-9.50021-0

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“…A decline of 74% was noted in the US prevalence of the disease between 1953 and 1985 (Mihalko & Martinez, 2007;Salmond & Fine, 2002). Much of this decline can be attributed to xray identification of TB, introduction of antitubercular medications, public health surveillance of the disease, and vaccination.…”

Section: Epidemiologymentioning

confidence: 96%

“…Nearly one third of the world population is now infected with the TB bacilli (Golden & Vikram, 2005;Mihalko & Martinez, 2007;Rockwood, 2007;Salmond & Fine, 2002). Worldwide, it is estimated that more than 1.7 billion people are infected with TB and approximately 8-10 million people are newly infected annually (Rosenberg, 2009).…”

Section: Epidemiologymentioning

confidence: 98%

“…One important aspect to note, however, is that infection does not always lead to active disease. The greatest area of TB infection is noted in Southeast Asia, whereas the greatest area for mortality from TB infection is sub-Saharan Africa (Mihalko & Martinez, 2007;Salmond & Fine, 2002). Between 1.5 million and 3 million deaths per year are considered TB-related (Fernando et al 2007;Rosenberg, 2009;Tuli, 2007).…”

Section: Epidemiologymentioning

confidence: 98%

“…This includes increased international travel, increased homelessness, complacent public health surveillance, and increasing numbers of immigrants into the United States with underlying TB or HIV disease. Accompanying this increase in those newly infected with TB, there was a clear increase in reactivation of those already infected and the emergence of multidrug resistant strains of TB (Mihalko & Martinez, 2007).…”

Section: Historymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…An increased spread of disease was noted in the winter months. This was typically associated with poor air exchange and greater exposure to disease (Mihalko & Martinez, 2007). The industrial revolution brought people into more crowded conditions.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Osteoarticular Manifestations of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Infection

Zychowicz

2010

Orthopaedic Nursing

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Mycobacterium tuberculosis has affected humans for much of our existence. The incidence of global tuberculosis infection continues to rise, especially in concert with HIV coinfection. Many disease processes, such as diabetes, increase the likelihood of tuberculosis infection. Tuberculosis bacteria can infect any bone, joint, tendon, or bursa; however, the most common musculoskeletal site for infection includes the spine and weight-bearing joints of the hip and knee. Many patients who present with osteoarticular tuberculosis infection will have a gradual onset of pain at the site of infection. Many patients who develop a musculoskeletal tuberculosis infection will have no evidence of a pulmonary tuberculosis infection on x-ray film and many will have very mild symptoms with the initial infection. Healthcare providers must remember that many patients who develop tuberculosis infection do not progress to active tuberculosis disease; however, the latent infection may become active with immune compromise.

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confidence: 96%

Section: Epidemiologymentioning

confidence: 98%

Section: Epidemiologymentioning

confidence: 98%

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Zychowicz

2010

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Tuberculosis of talus: A case report

Abbaoui

Hassan

Belahcen

2022

International Journal of Surgery Case Reports

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Successfully treating hand primary tuberculous synovitis by synovectomy combined antituberculous therapy

Wang

Zhao

2018

Medicine

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Rationale:Primary tuberculous infection in hand and wrist is a rare disease. Few articles reported on hand primary tuberculous synovitis.Patient concerns:A 68-year-old Chinese male, without history of tuberculosis (TB), had complained of pain and swelling in right palm and little finger for 3 months. Patient came to our hospital on 9th Oct 2016. X-ray just showed soft tissue swelling in little finger. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed synovitis around flexor tendon of little finger, volar palm, and carpal tunnel. Notably, it also implied nodular images in little finger sizing 5 mm × 11 mm. Laboratory tests revealed C-reactive protein (CRP): 22 mg/L, erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR): 49 mm/h, and white blood cells (WBC): 11.8 × 109/L.Diagnoses:He was diagnosed with primary hand tuberculous synovitis.Interventions:The patient received aspiration biopsy in right palm guided by ultrasound on 13rd Oct and pathological examination indicated Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) infection. We performed radical synovetomy and collected abnormal tissue for pathological examination on 18th Oct. Finally, result showed MTB infection, which was the same with the result of first pathological examination. Then, this patient received antituberculous treatment.Outcomes:One year after operation, pain and swelling relieve and no recurrence of the clinical symptoms happened.Lessons:Primary tuberculous synovitis of hand and wrist is rare, MTB infection should be considered as an infectious agent, especially in developing countries. Radical synovectomy and antituberculous treatment regain a satisfactory outcome.

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Tuberculosis and Other Unusual Infections

Cited by 8 publications

References 128 publications

Osteoarticular Manifestations of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Infection

Osteoarticular Manifestations of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Infection

Tuberculosis of talus: A case report

Successfully treating hand primary tuberculous synovitis by synovectomy combined antituberculous therapy

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