Comparative chest computed tomography findings of non-tuberculous mycobacterial lung diseases and pulmonary tuberculosis in patients with afb smear-positive sputum
Conclusions:
The CT distinction between NTM-LD and PTB may help radiologists and physicians to know the most likely diagnoses in AFB-smear positive patients and avoid unnecessary adverse effects and the related costs of anti-TB drugs in endemic areas.
Source: BMC Pulmonary Medicine - Latest articles - Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Mei-Kang YuanCheng-Yu ChangPing-Huang TsaiYuan-Ming LeeJen-Wu HuangShih-Chieh Chang Source Type: research
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