Haematological Changes in Tuberculosis with Special Reference to Iron Metabolism

Tuberculosis is an ancient human disease that has long been a major public health challenge in the world and remains a major health problem in most developing countries. Tuberculosis is uncommon in most parts of the western world, except for the geriatric population and in patients with AIDS, where it is assuming increasing importance. In the third world, however, it remains a major problem. In South Africa it is still very common and is a major cause of death.