Pericardial tuberculosis with an emphasis on empiric therapy in endemic areas for tuberculosis [a case report]
International Journal of Mycobacteriology. 2016; 5 (3): 360-365
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ABSTRACT
Pericardial tuberculosis [TB] is rare, but has particularly severe complications and a high mortality rate when not treated. Prompt treatment of pericardial TB is important and can be life-saving. We report a 13-year-old girl with massive pericardial effusion and negative workup for TB, who was empirically treated with an excellent response
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IMEMR (Mediterrâneo Oriental)
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Inglês
Revista:
Int. J. Mycobacteriology
Ano de publicação:
2016
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