Curr Health Sci J, vol. 37, no. 2, 2011

Tuberculosis and Chronic Renal Failure

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NITU MIMI(1)


(1) Department of Pneumology


Abstract:

Patients whith chronic renal failure have a high incidence of tuberculosis, possibly due to a decrease in cellular immunity. Treatment of tuberculosis in these patients may be complicated by an increased risk of toxicity from tuberculosis drugs and careful monitoring for side -effects is essential in this group.


Keywords:
tuberculosis, chronic renal failure, treatment



Corresponding:
Nitu Mimi


DOI 10.12865/CHSJ.37.02.10 - Download PDF