Publications by authors named "Darina O'Flangan"
Open Respir Med J
August 2012
Article Synopsis
- A 25-year-old female from Lithuania was diagnosed with extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis (XDR-TB) after presenting with a productive cough and showing significant lung lesions on a chest X-ray.
- This case marks the first instance of XDR-TB reported in Ireland, emphasizing the importance for healthcare professionals to recognize and consider XDR-TB in similar presentations.
- The situation also reveals a critical need for enhancements in tuberculosis healthcare services, including the establishment of a dedicated TB reference laboratory and specialized TB clinics.
