The usefulness of tuberculosis bacilli sensitivity test in public health

Authors

  • José Miguel Chatkin Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul; Faculdade de Medicina; Departamento de Medicina Interna
  • J. A. Chaieb Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul; Faculdade de Medicina; Departamento de Medicina Interna

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0034-89101982000200008

Keywords:

Tuberculosis test, Tuberculosis

Abstract

The indications of sensitivity tests for tuberculous bacilli are reviewed, and their usefulness both in public health and individual cases is considered. Technical difficulties and some misinterpretations are discussed within the scop of our present knowledge.

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Published

1982-04-01

Issue

Vol. 16 No. 2 (1982)

Section

Current Comments

How to Cite

Chatkin, J. M., & Chaieb, J. A. (1982). The usefulness of tuberculosis bacilli sensitivity test in public health . Revista De Saúde Pública, 16(2), 120-126. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0034-89101982000200008