Tuberculous Pericarditis—Own Experiences and Recent Recommendations
Tuberculous pericarditis (TBP) accounts for 1% of all forms of tuberculosis and for 1–2% of extrapulmonary tuberculosis. In endemic regions, TBP accounts for 50–90% of effusive pericarditis; in non-endemic, it only accounts for 4%. In the absence of prompt and effective treatment, TBP can lead to ve...
Main Authors: | Małgorzata Dybowska, Katarzyna Błasińska, Juliusz Gątarek, Magdalena Klatt, Ewa Augustynowicz-Kopeć, Witold Tomkowski, Monika Szturmowicz |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-03-01
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Series: | Diagnostics |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/12/3/619 |
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