A 55-year-old man presents from a homeless shelter with fever.
For the last six months he has lived in a crowded, squalid disused house. Shelter staff report a recent tuberculosis diagnosis at the site.
Apart from people experiencing homelessness, list four higher-risk population groups in Australia for tuberculosis.
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List four radiographic findings in patients with acute primary pulmonary TB.
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The ED nurse unit manager has infection-control concerns. List the specific transmission precaution for TB and three features of this strategy.
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Initial sputum staining confirms acid-fast bacilli. An infectious diseases specialist suggests standard short-course therapy. List the four antibiotics in this therapy.
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Concerns are raised about likely adherence. In addition to compliance, what are the potential benefits of directly observed therapy?
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