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  • Vaccination of Adults

    Vaccination of Adults

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    Dr. Taoufik

    The aim of this chapter is to provide the clinician with information to better understand the principles of vaccination and of solving various practical problems which may be encountered in a person coming to be vaccinated. The immunization schedule, updated regularly by health authorities, is easily accessible and therefore will not be detailed here. ACTION…

  • Mycobacterium Leprae

    Mycobacterium Leprae

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    Dr. Taoufik

    Leprosy affects more than ten million people living mostly in developing countries of the tropics. In Asia there are 62% of lepers and Africa 34%, but the prevalence of the disease is 3 times higher in Africa than in Asia. I – THE GERM: A – Description: The causative agent of the disease is Mycobacterium…

  • Pulmonary Tuberculosis

    Pulmonary Tuberculosis

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    Dr. Taoufik
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    Pulmonary tuberculosis is a bacterial infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (BK), transmitted by air. After contamination, M. tuberculosis multiplies slowly in the lungs: the primary infection. In the absence of immunosuppression, pulmonary lesion heals in 90% of cases, but 10% of patients develop active TB. There are also extrapulmonary (meningitis, miliary, lymphatic, bone, etc.). Infection…