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Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Health ›› 2018, Vol. 7 ›› Issue (2): 88-90.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.2095-3755.2018.02.002

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Current status of diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis complicated with rheumatic diseases

Guo-fang DENG,Liang. FU()   

  1. Pulmonary Diseases Depatment Two, Shenzhen Third People’s Hospital, Shenzhen 518112, China
  • Received:2018-04-10 Online:2018-06-15 Published:2018-08-02

Abstract:

Rheumatic diseases are a heterogeneous group of conditions characterized by being autoimmune, indicating dysfunction or compromise of the patients’ immune system which is often further impaired by the use of hormones and immunosuppressants, leading to high susceptibility to tuberculosis infection. So it is necessary to raise awareness of rheumatic diseases and tuberculosis co-morbidity, the burden of which can be significantly reduced by conducting reasonable screening, diagnosis and treatment, getting a lower incidence and a higher cure rate.

Key words: Rheumatic diseases, Tuberculosis, Comorbidity, Multiphasic screening, Treatment outcome, Prognosis