Tuberculosis of the neuromusculoskeletal system: a review of two cases presenting as chiropractic patients
March 01, 2015
Tuberculosis caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis is a major public heath problem world-wide, particularly in low income countries. Increased number of immunocompromised patients and immigration from countries where tuberculosis is endemic has resulted in increased number of cases in high-income countries. Tuberculosis can affect any organ system, but is of particular interest to chiropractors when it affects the neuromusculoskeletal system. Patients with tuberculosis of the