| Title |
Analysis of 30 Patients with Acupuncture-Induced Primary Inoculation Tuberculosis
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|---|---|
| Published in |
PLOS ONE, June 2014
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| DOI | 10.1371/journal.pone.0100377 |
| Pubmed ID | |
| Authors |
Yangbo Liu, Jingye Pan, Keke Jin, Cailong Liu, Jing Wang, Li Chen, Lei Chen, Jiandong Yuan |
| Abstract |
Primary inoculation tuberculosis is a skin condition that develops at the site of inoculation of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in tuberculosis-free individuals. This report describes the diagnosis, treatment and >1 year follow-up of 30 patients presenting with acupuncture-induced primary inoculation tuberculosis. Our data provide a deeper insight into this rare route of infection of tuberculosis. We also review effective treatment options. |
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| United States | 10 | 28% |
| Spain | 4 | 11% |
| Mexico | 1 | 3% |
| Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of | 1 | 3% |
| Chile | 1 | 3% |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 3% |
| Unknown | 18 | 50% |
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| Scientists | 8 | 22% |
| Practitioners (doctors, other healthcare professionals) | 5 | 14% |
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| Unknown | 40 | 98% |
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| Researcher | 5 | 12% |
| Student > Bachelor | 5 | 12% |
| Student > Master | 4 | 10% |
| Other | 2 | 5% |
| Student > Postgraduate | 2 | 5% |
| Other | 7 | 17% |
| Unknown | 16 | 39% |
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| Nursing and Health Professions | 5 | 12% |
| Agricultural and Biological Sciences | 1 | 2% |
| Veterinary Science and Veterinary Medicine | 1 | 2% |
| Social Sciences | 1 | 2% |
| Other | 1 | 2% |
| Unknown | 17 | 41% |