Pulmonary TB Faces in the New Context of Drug Users

Abstract

Abstract Tuberculosis has taken on a new face in the context of emergent drug use. The combination of conditions such as HIV infection, hepatitis B or C, arising from the use of injectable drugs create serious problems in hospitals. In this new context, the authors analyze epidemiological aspects, predisposing factors, clinical expressions and therapeutic solutions for these cases, but also the programs that must be adopted to allow the control of this new worldwide challenge.