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Long-term follow-up observations of the therapeutic effect of PVNO on human silicosis.
- Source :
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Zentralblatt fur Bakteriologie, Mikrobiologie und Hygiene. 1. Abt. Originale B, Hygiene [Zentralbl Bakteriol Mikrobiol Hyg B] 1983 Oct; Vol. 178 (3), pp. 259-62. - Publication Year :
- 1983
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Abstract
- The effect of PVNO treatment on human silicosis was observed in 7 cases over a period of 9 years lasting from 1965 to 1974. The drug was given intramuscularly and by way of inhalation, respectively. The comparison of the radiographs taken before, during and 3 years after the administration of PVNO showed that during treatment the tendency of fibrotic progression was delayed in 4 cases while 2 cases were slightly progressive, and one was markedly progressive, 3 years after discontinuation of the PVNO treatment, only one case remained stable, two cases were slightly and 4 cases markedly progressive. These observations indicate that PVNO treatment may have an effect on the delay and control of silicosis progression in a portion of patients, but after discontinuation of the treatment further progression is possible.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0174-3015
- Volume :
- 178
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Zentralblatt fur Bakteriologie, Mikrobiologie und Hygiene. 1. Abt. Originale B, Hygiene
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 6659745