[Tuberculids].

Abstract

Tuberculids represent a form of hypersensitivity reaction to tuberculosis antigens released from a distant focus of infection. Most patients are characterized by displaying a markedly positive Mantoux skin test and evidence of past tuberculosis infection or contacts of patients with tuberculosis. The treatment is based on tuberculin desensitizing therapy,antituberculosis drugs and corticosteroids.

• Authors: João Pereira
• Journal: Revista portuguesa de pneumologia (Rev Port Pneumol) 2004 Jan-Feb Vol. 10 Issue 1 Pg. 97-105 ISSN: 0873-2159 [Print] Spain
• Vernacular Title: Tuberculides.
• PMID: 15190431 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article, Review)

Topics

• Humans
• Tuberculosis, Cutaneous (diagnosis, drug therapy, immunology)