Giornale di Malattie Infettive e Parassitarie
Volume 45, Issue 10-11, 1993, Pages 1008-1010

Clinical-radiological features of pulmonary tuberculosis among immigrants to Rome from outside E.E.C. countries (1986-1992) [ASPETTI CLINICO-RADIOLOGICI DELLA TBC POLMONARE NEGLI EXTRACOMMUNITARI A ROMA (1986-1992)] (Conference Paper)

Sebastiani A.* , Ripanti P. , Giordano F.
  • a 13a Divisione Pneumologica, Ospedale C. Forlanini, U.S.L. RM/10, Roma, Italy
  • b 13a Divisione Pneumologica, Ospedale C. Forlanini, U.S.L. RM/10, Roma, Italy
  • c 13a Divisione Pneumologica, Ospedale C. Forlanini, U.S.L. RM/10, Roma, Italy

Abstract

The authors examined at Forlanini Hospital (1986-1992) a series of 56 patients with active pulmonary tuberculosis, immigrated in Rome from outside E.E.C. countries. They were 29 years-average age and men were more than woman. The most common radiologic manifestations were nodular diffuse and cavitation. The incidence of drug resistance was higher with to respect Italian tuberculosis patients (32,1% vs. 14,6%) but therapeutic result was positive in 89,3% of case. Finally the authors stress the importance of surveillance and facilities for medical care for these patients.

Author Keywords

immigrants Pulmonary tuberculosis

Index Keywords

male controlled study female major clinical study tuberculosis immigrant Italy radiology drug resistance Conference Paper medical care human adult tuberculostatic agent
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ISSN: 00170321
Original Language: Italian