Aspects cliniques actuels de la tuberculose

Abstract

Despite a high number - about 7000 cases - of tuberculosis reported in France each year, the diagnosis remains much delayed. Symptoms of pulmonary tuberculosis are non evocative, but the disease is characterized by its chronicity. Thoracic radiography and environmental factors are key points for the diagnosis. Extra pulmonary tuberculosis (20 to 30 percent of all tuberculosis) is more common among foreigners, older patients, HIV patients or patients receiving immunosuppressive treatment including infliximab.