Tuberculous pleuritis secondary to Mycobacterium bovis in a veterinarian.
Mycobacterium bovis is a rare cause of tuberculosis in humans, but should be considered in individuals at risk secondary to medical comorbidities (notably immunocompromise) or occupational exposure. Most cases are secondary to reactivation of latent infection in elderly individuals although cases of...
Main Authors: | Corcoran, J, Hallifax, R, Bettinson, H, Psallidas, I, Rahman, N |
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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2014
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