• 1. Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, P. R. China;
  • 2. Tuberculosis Medicine Ⅲ Department, Beijing Chest Hospital, Capital Medical University; Bejing Tuberculosis and Thoracic Tumor Institute; Beijing 101149, P. R. China;
CHEN Xiaoyou, Email: chenxy1998@hotmail.com
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Basing on development of medical model, new national diagnostic standard is interpreted according to three aspects: classification, diagnostic standard, and diagnostic contents. Tracheobronchial tuberculosis and tuberculous pleurisy are added into the classification. The value of molecular and pathological techniques for diagnosis of the pulmonary tuberculosis is emphasized. The status of drug-resistance is included in the diagnostic content. Two opinions are suggested: some practical methods such as diagnostic chemotherapy are indicated in some grassroots areas, while new molecular techniques for detection of DNA/RNA of mycobacteria and resistant mutation are encouraged in some suitable institutions.

Citation: CHEN Xuerong, CHEN Xiaoyou. Development from empirical medicine to precision medicine: interpretation of Diagnosis for Pulmonary Tuberculosis (WS 288-2017). West China Medical Journal, 2018, 33(8): 950-952. doi: 10.7507/1002-0179.201807076 Copy

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