Commentary

Association of Tuberculosis With Alcoholism

Authors: ALAN O. FEINGOLD MD

Abstract

To define the extent of the association between tuberculosis and alcoholism, all cases of tuberculosis reported in 1972 to the Fulton County Health Department (Georgia) were reviewed. Alcoholics accounted for 49% of all adult cases. Because of this high association, alcoholics should be screened regularly for possible tuberculosis.

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