Tuberculosis

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Ironically, now that tuberculosis can be cured, it is often overlooked as a possible diagnosis, even though 10 to 12 million people in the United States are infected with the bacillus. Powerful antimicrobial drugs are available for treatment regimens, which must be conscientiously followed by the patient to be effective. Drs Farer and Snider present a primary care physician's guide to the diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive issues in the management of patients with tuberculosis. Their perspective defines responsibilities to the community in helping to control the spread of infection as well as presenting an overview of current methods of curing the patient.