On a global scale, tuberculosis (TB) remains one of the most frequent causes of pleural
effusions. Our understanding of the pathogenesis of the disease has evolved and what was …

The possibility of tuberculous pleuritis should be considered in every patient with an
undiagnosed pleural effusion, for if this diagnosis is not made the patient will recover only to …

Abstract Background and Objective: In countries with high prevalence of tuberculosis (TB),
clinicians often diagnose tuberculous pleural effusion (TPE) by using diagnostic tests, which …

Since the 2003 guideline, several clinically relevant studies have been published, allowing
new recommendations regarding image guidance of pleural procedures with clear benefits …

Tuberculous pleural effusion is one of the most common forms of extrapulmonary
tuberculosis (TB). The immediate cause of the effusion is a delayed hypersensitivity …

Although it is curable, tuberculosis remains one of the most frequent causes of pleural
effusions on a global scale, especially in developing countries. Tuberculous pleural effusion …

Tuberculous effusion is a common disease entity with a spectrum of presentations from a
largely benign effusion, which resolves completely, to a complicated effusion with …

Tuberculosis (TB) poses a serious threat to public health throughout the world but
disproportionately afflicts low-income nations. Persons in close contact with a patient with …

Tuberculosis (TB) is the leading infectious cause of death worldwide, and the commonest
cause of death in people living with HIV. Globally, pleural TB remains one of the most …

Tuberculous pleural effusion (TPE) is the second most common presentation of
extrapulmonary tuberculosis. The paucibacillary nature of the effusion poses diagnostic …