Analysis of 30 Patients with Acupuncture-Induced Primary Inoculation Tuberculosis

作者:Liu Yangbo; Pan Jingye; Jin Keke; Liu Cailong; Wang Jing; Chen Li; Chen Lei; Yuan Jiandong
来源:PLos One, 2014, 9(6): e100377.
DOI:10.1371/journal.pone.0100377

摘要

Primary inoculation tuberculosis is a skin condition that develops at the site of inoculation of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in tuberculosis-free individuals. This report describes the diagnosis, treatment and >1 year follow-up of 30 patients presenting with acupuncture-induced primary inoculation tuberculosis. Our data provide a deeper insight into this rare route of infection of tuberculosis. We also review effective treatment options.