Adrenocorticosteroids in the Treatment of Tuberculosis
- 26 February 1959
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Massachusetts Medical Society in New England Journal of Medicine
- Vol. 260 (9), 412-417
- https://doi.org/10.1056/nejm195902262600903
Abstract
THE empirical use of corticosteroids as an adjuvant in the treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis has received widespread attention as well as a degree of acceptance.1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Beginning in 1954, under the direction of the late Dr. Daniel W. Zahn, medical director, a roster was maintained at Firland Sanatorium of patients being treated for active pulmonary tuberculosis, who also received corticosteroids for associated pathologic processes. By 1956, 83 patients on this roster had been treated with both tuberculous chemotherapy and steroids for tuberculous meningitis, drug sensitivities, adrenal depletion, collagen disease and acute toxic states. The courses suggested that, with adequate antituberculous chemotherapy, . . .Keywords
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