Management of pulmonary tuberculosis in the Armed Forces over the last five decades
Jayaswal, R.
Indian Journal of Tuberculosis 48(2): 57-61
2001
ISSN/ISBN: 0019-5707 Document Number: 253859
A review on the evolution of tuberculosis over the last 5 decades and problems faced in the management of this disease in the Armed Forces, in Pune India, is presented. Particular reference is given to the MH Cardiothoracic Centre, which is the nerve centre of research in the management of tuberculosis. Topics include the history of the sanatorium and surgery, advent of chemotherapy, laboratory practices and data on tuberculosis cases. Mulitple drug resistance, human immunodeficiency virus infection and treatment outcome in tuberculosis patients in the area are also mentioned.