Rapid resolution of tuberculous pericardial effusions with high dose prednisone and anti-tuberculous drugs

Ten patients with tuberculous pericardial effusion, treated initially with adjunctive prednisone 120 mg daily, improved dramatically within a week. There were no complications. Such rapid resolution suggests that the duration of prednisone treatment for this condition could be shortened, which may b...

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Veröffentlicht in:	The Journal of infection 1994-05, Vol.28 (3), p.251-254
1. Verfasser:	Strang, J.I.G.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adolescent Adult Aged Aged, 80 and over AIDS/HIV Antibacterial agents Antibiotics. Antiinfectious agents. Antiparasitic agents Antitubercular Agents - administration & dosage Antitubercular Agents - therapeutic use Biological and medical sciences Female HIV Seronegativity Humans Isoniazid - administration & dosage Isoniazid - therapeutic use Male Medical sciences Middle Aged Mycobacterium tuberculosis Mycobacterium tuberculosis - isolation & purification Pericardial Effusion - drug therapy Pericardial Effusion - microbiology Pericarditis, Tuberculous - drug therapy Pericarditis, Tuberculous - microbiology Pharmacology. Drug treatments Prednisone - administration & dosage Prednisone - therapeutic use Rifampin - administration & dosage Rifampin - therapeutic use
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Zusammenfassung:	Ten patients with tuberculous pericardial effusion, treated initially with adjunctive prednisone 120 mg daily, improved dramatically within a week. There were no complications. Such rapid resolution suggests that the duration of prednisone treatment for this condition could be shortened, which may be important in HIV seropositive patients.
ISSN:	0163-4453 1532-2742
DOI:	10.1016/S0163-4453(94)91593-8