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Chapter-15 Lower Lung Field Tuberculosis

BOOK TITLE: Tuberculosis

Author
1. Sharma SK
2. Ahluwalia G
ISBN
9788184485141
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/10992_15
Edition
2/e
Publishing Year
2009
Pages
5
Author Affiliations
1. All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Ansari Nagar, New Delhi, Cardiothoracic Centre, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, A.I.I.M.S., New Delhi, India, 11, Shivaji Nagar, Civil Lines, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Physiology and Therapeutics, Grand Forks, ND, USA, Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi, World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Research and Training in Tuberculosis, Centre of Excellence for EPTB (Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India), All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India, Galaxy Speciality Center, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, Galaxy Speciality Centre, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, Diabetes Thyroid and Endocrine Centre, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
2. Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana, India, Dayanand Medical College, Ludhiana, India
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Abstract

In this chapter, the classic definition of lower lung field TB, its prevalence as documented in various published studies described. Pathogenesis of lower lung field Tb and its clinical implications are then presented. Various clinical manifestations, diagnostic work-up and management of lower lung field TB are detailed.

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