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Disseminated tuberculosis: A neglected entity in immunocompromised hemodialysis patients.

ΤίτλοςDisseminated tuberculosis: A neglected entity in immunocompromised hemodialysis patients.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2015
AuthorsGavriilaki, E., Sabanis N., Paschou E., Kalaitzoglou A., Michalaki K., & Zarampoukas T.
JournalHemodial Int
Volume19
Issue3
PaginationE8-E11
Date Published2015 Jul
ISSN1542-4758
Abstract

End-stage renal disease is considered a factor predisposing to increased risk of tuberculosis with frequent extrapulmonary localization. Although extrapulmonary tuberculosis has been observed for decades, disseminated tuberculosis, a major cause of morbidity and mortality in immunocompromised hosts, remains rather neglected. We report an unusual case of an immunocompromised patient with a late diagnosis and delayed treatment of genitourinary tuberculosis that subsequently led to the diagnosis of vertebral and miliary tuberculosis (disseminating tuberculosis). Therefore, increased awareness is warranted from physicians dealing with hemodialysis patients in order to avoid delays in diagnosis and treatment initiation.

DOI10.1111/hdi.12228
Alternate JournalHemodial Int
PubMed ID25270850

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