Profile of tuberculosis--an Army experience.
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1995-06-01
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With the advent of HIV infection an increased awareness has arisen on its effect on the incidence of various diseases. In the Indian context an increased incidence of Tuberculosis has been expected. The Army is a controlled relatively healthy constituent of the general population. It hence provides an ideal sample for gauging any dramatic change in incidence. The present paper covers the secular trend of the disease from the days of independence and highlights the differing rates in the stratum of society within the Army. With increased awareness and improvement in diagnostic facilities an increased incidence of the disease has been noticed. However a prospective study to further study various features of the disease as well its correlation if any with HIV is necessary. The paper also touches upon manpower wastage and age profile of Tuberculosis in the Army, which is an important concern to them.
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Vaz LS, Dutta PK, Thergaonkar WP. Profile of tuberculosis--an Army experience. Journal of Communicable Diseases. 1995 Jun; 27(2): 107-11