[Can electronic measurement of total cell number in bronchoalveolar lavage replace conventional chamber counting?].

On average, the electronic technique for counting cells employing a Coulter counter produces higher, though comparable, numbers of cells than does manual counting in a Neubauer counting chamber. On the basis of cell size distribution, electronic counting permits a rough preliminary differentiation to be made. Owing to the much larger number of cells counted, an appreciably improved statistical analysis proves possible.

[Control of tuberculosis in Nepal. A project. Logistics, goals].

The aims of the anti-tuberculosis project are firstly to successfully conclude chemotherapy with few discontinuations of treatment and re-activations, and, secondly, via the determination of resistance, to identify problems in the fight against tuberculosis in Nepal, and to demonstrate therapeutic possibilities in problem patients.

[Control of tuberculosis in Nepal. A project. Initial results, experiences].

2,124 persons were examined in 16 months. 328 of these were tuberculosis patients requiring treatment. When treated, 74%, 81% and 97% of the patients showed conversion of sputum after 2, 4 and 6 months, respectively.