NASAL TUBERCULOSIS - AN INCREASING PROBLEM

Authors
JOHNSON IJM SOAMES JV MARSHALL HF
Citation
Ijm. Johnson et al., NASAL TUBERCULOSIS - AN INCREASING PROBLEM, Journal of Laryngology and Otology, 109(4), 1995, pp. 326-327
Citations number
8
Categorie Soggetti
Otorhinolaryngology
Journal title
Journal of Laryngology and Otology → ACNP
ISSN journal
00222151
Volume
109
Issue
4
Year of publication
1995
Pages
326 - 327
Database
ISI
SICI code
0022-2151(1995)109:4<326:NT-AIP>2.0.ZU;2-0
Abstract
Nasal tuberculosis represents a rare manifestation of infection by Myc obacterium tuberculosis: a case is presented together with a review of the literature. The correct management is documented, especially the need to treat the patient as if there was a generalized condition, and the problems concerning drug resistance are also considered. The inci dence of this disease is rising and its importance must once again be highlighted.