silicotuberculosis

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Disease Overview

Tuberculosis caused by the infection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in patients with silicosis (that is caused by inhalation of silica dust particles). The risk of a patient with silicosis developing pulmonary tuberculosis and extra-pulmonary tuberculosis is higher than in healthy population.


Synonyms

  • silicotuberculoses
  • silicotuberculosis

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