Co-Existence of Tuberculous Meningitis and Pulmonary Tuberculosis in a Denim Sandblaster

Co-Existence of Tuberculous Meningitis and Pulmonary Tuberculosis in a Denim Sandblaster

Silicosis is a well-known occupational lung disease that was discovered by the ancient Greeks and Romans. In 2001, it has emerged again in an unexpected occupation: denim sandblasting. Exposure to crystalline silica, with or without clinical disease, is one of the most important predisposing factors...

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Main Authors: Kemalettin Ozden, Omer Araz, Elif Yilmazel Ucar, Fatih Alper, Metin Akgun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AVES 2012-04-01
Series:Eurasian Journal of Medicine
Subjects:
Denim sandblaster
Pulmonary tuberculosis
Tuberculous meningitis
Online Access:http://www.eajm.org/text.php3?id=431

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