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Article: Successful use of an inhalational phytochemical to treat pulmonary tuberculosis: a case report.
- Article from:
- Phytomedicine: International Journal of Phytotherapy & Phytopharmacology
- Article date:
- February 1, 2004
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Summary
Multi-drug resistant strains of tuberculosis pose a serious threat in many third- and first-world countries. The aim of this case report is to describe a potential new method for treating those with primary pulmonary tuberculosis using phytochemicals via inhalation.
We report the first case of using inhaled phytochemicals in treating primary pulmonary tuberculosis. A 28-year-old female presented with symptoms suggestive of primary pulmonary tuberculosis, and she was found to be positive via chest X-ray and sputum culture. She subsequently underwent treatment with conventional DOTS treatment.
Ten days post-inhalation of the phytochemical, ...