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Transactions - Volume 4.cNational Tuberculosis Association

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Author: National Tuberculosis Association
Page Count: 130 pages
Published Date: 01 May 2012
Publisher: Rarebooksclub.com
Publication Country: Miami Fl, United States
Language: English
Format: eBook
ISBN: 9781231883174
File Name: Transactions.-.Volume.4.pdf
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1908 Excerpt: ... recorded as doubtful in four cases, very unfavorable in eight, and utterly hopeless in six. The results of tuberculin therapy were surprisingly satisfactory in eight cases. A slight apparent benefit was observed in one. In another instance considerable improvement was noted during a period of two months, but this was followed by a rapid decline. A change for the worse was noted in three patients, while no appreciable effects were detected in five. Of the eight cases showing excellent results, five had previously exhibited a persistent decline, one slight improvement, and two no appreciable change. There developed a complete subsidence of fever, gain in weight, diminution of cough and expectoration, and lessening in the activity of the tuberculous process. In four cases out of this group there was a severe general reaction following the first few doses of tuberculin without subsequent recurrence. In six patients a general disturbance was recognized after each injection, while in eight there was no appreciable reaction. Two with tuberculous laryngitis displayed a pronounced local reaction, as well as one case with a tuberculous hip-joint. The results obtained in this group of cases are somewhat unique in view of the fact that the existence of fever is commonly regarded as a contraindication for the administration of tuberculin. It is impossible to describe satisfactorily in a few words the manner in which a favorable influence of the tuberculin has been apparent. An appreciable increase of weight and strength, with diminution of cough and expectoration, and lessened moisture in the finer bronchi, have been considered presumptive evidence of the beneficial effect of the remedy. This interpretation appears justifiable when patents are observed to exhibit a con...

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