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Anna Starshinova, Irina Dovgalyuk, Anastasia Kulpina, Dmitry Kudlay, Olga Rasmologova, et al.
Central nervous system tuberculosis (CNS-TB) is a severe extrapulmonary manifestation of tuberculosis associated with high morbidity and mortality, particularly in children. While tuberculous meningitis remains the predominant form, focal parenchymal lesions such as tuberculomas …
Е. В. Корж, Н. А. Подчос, Alexandr F. Zavgorodniy
…tted to TB inpatient unit, to determine ways to improve the diagnosis of tuberculosis at the pre-hospital stage. Subjects and Methods . We studied 130 medical records of patients (77 HIV negative patients - Group 1, 53 HIV positive patients – Group 2) admitted to the inpatient un…
K. Lakshmi, Radhika Santhanam, S Chitralekha
…nd disabilities in the developing nations like India. Rapid diagnosis of the cases is essential to minimise the mortality and morbidity. Although clinical diagnosis is made based on the presenting symptoms, signs and radiological imaging studies, confirmation of the diagnosis is …
Muriel Amon Tanoh, Arlette Désirée Aka, Christian Tanoh, Ismaïla Diakité, Constance Yapo- Ehounoud, et al.
Abstract INTRODUCTION Neuromeningeal tuberculosis is the most common form of extra-pulmonary tuberculosis in developing countries. It is the most serious form of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection. Vascular complications of tuberculous meningitis involve functional prognosis of…
Sushmita Bhattarai, Raghab Adhikary, Sanjit Kumar Shah, Kanchan Duwadi
Disseminated tuberculosis can affect multiple organ systems, including the CNS and gastrointestinal tract, and can be associated with thrombotic complications such as DVT. Early diagnosis is critical to reducing morbidity and mortality. This case report discusses the presentation…
Kodjo Agbéko Djagadou, Lihanimpo Djalogue, Abou-bakari Tchala, Platini Ngassu, Mohaman Awalou Djibril
…ical, paraclinical and therapeutic aspect of extrapulmonary tuberculosis at Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Sylvanus Olympio in Lomé. Methodology: This was a retrospective and descriptive study over a period of 4 years, from November 2019 to October 2023, of extrapulmonary tuber…
Md. Atiqul Islam, M. Iqbal, Tanusree Sen, Sonia Saif, Mizanur Rahman
Introduction: Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant public health challenge, particularly in children, where its presentation can vary from pulmonary to extra-pulmonary forms. This study aims to explore the clinical spectrum of TB in children, including the distribution of type…
J Webster Jemin
OBJECTIVE: Rapid diagnosis of tuberculous meningitis (TBM) is crucial for prompt initiation of treatment. We are evaluating the diagnostic accuracy of modified Zeihl-Neelsen stain a newer diagnostic tool for the diagnosis of TBM, using consensus uniform research case definition c…
Giovanni Reynaldo, Bernadina Chyntia Carsantiningrum, Harim Priyono
ABSTRACTBackground: Tuberculosis is one of major health problems in developing countries, especially extrapulmonary tuberculosis. Tuberculous otitis media (TOM) is one of extrapulmonary manifestations which is a rare phenomenon characterized by painless otorrhea, insidious onset …
Rong‐Hua Hu, Liping Deng, Tielong Chen, Yong Xiong
…ined infection of Cryptococcus neoformans and Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Methods The diagnosis and treatment of a case of AIDS combined with new cryptococcal meningitis and tuberculous meningitis were analyzed, and relevant literatures were reviewed. Results On March 17th, 2015,…
Justin Onyebuchi Nwofe, Laura Madukaji, Daniel Chinenyeike Offie, Dickson Adeolu Adetoye, Emmanuel Adewale Ojo, et al.
Abstract Introduction Tuberculosis (TB) diagnosis remains the weakest link in the care cascade, particularly among people living with HIV and AIDS (PLHIV) with advanced HIV disease (AHD), who are often cannot produce quality sputum for standard tests. Urine-based assays such as D…
Gupta V, Kulkarni V, H R, Dua G, Gupta A, et al.
Tuberculosis (TB) manifests in various forms, including extrapulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB), which poses diagnostic dilemmas due to its wide-ranging clinical presentations. When TB affects the bones of the hands and feet, it can present a diagnostic labyrinth for clinicians. In su…
Mujammel Haque, Sutopa Halder Supti, Nusrat Jahan, Elora Sharmin
Background: Childhood Tuberculosis (TB) is an important cause of mortality and morbidity, which causes a significant TB burden in developing countries. Objectives: The aim of this study was to describe clinical profile and diagnostic procedures used in Outpatient Department (OPD)…
Ю. В. Мирончук, О. О. Пушнова, Л. В. Таран, Л. І. Чернишова, О. В. Двізов
… based on an original clinical observation, the features of diagnosis, clinical management, and outcomes of rifampicin-resistant tuberculous meningitis in a child. Materials and methods. A clinical case of rifampicin-resistant tuberculous meningitis in a child treated in the Pedi…
Ramanath Mahale, Diksha Shirodkar, Jumail Khader, H. K. Mithun, Amanullah M. Bappanad
Childhood tuberculosis (TB) remains a major global health issue, particularly in high-burden countries like India, which accounts for 26% of global TB cases. The national TB elimination programme has adopted a focused approach to meet the World Health Organization (WHO’s) end TB …
Nidhi Dhamecha, Qury Nagadiya, Anurag Gupta, Nehal Patel, Rashmi Thanvi, et al.
…ative for novel corona virus. They were diagnosed as having tuberculosis on detailed investigations; High D-dimer levels are one of the most important indicators of the pulmonary embolism. Pulmonary embolism is a rare presentation of tuberculosis and this study emphasizes the nee…
Tatjana Cepreganova Cangovska, Ilija Zdravkov, Angela Aleksovska, Daniela Ristic-Stomnaroska, Elena Joveva
Mycobacterium tuberculosis is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Tuberculosis is the second most common cause of death due to an infectious agent worldwide after COVID-19 infection. Central nervous system tuberculosis (CNS-TB), accounts for approximately 1% o…
Gutiérrez Catañeda, Dianelys de la Caridad, Bendomo Monsuy Obono, Verónica
…ta were collected on sex, age, presumptive TB symptom, main diagnosis at admission, CD4 value, patients with or without ART, Hemoglobin value, main and secondary diagnoses at discharge or death, and clinical stages according to WHO. Results: Of 196 patients admitted, 31,7 % were …
Ahmad Faried, Satria Prawira Putra, Eka W. Suradji, Trianto, Rafiqa R. Akbar, et al.
Our national data on tuberculosis epidemiology shows that children are mostly affected in a highly prevalent populations. Age plays a major role in the pathophysiology of tuberculous meningitis (TBM), especially children in developing countries, such as Indonesia, are exacerbated…
Miqdad Haider, Aijaz Zeeshan Khan Chachar, Nabeel Shafqat, Waqar Zaheer
Tuberculosis (TB) is still endemic in developing countries like Pakistan. Tuberculosis affecting bones account for 1% of all TB infections. Calvarial tuberculosis, a rare manifestation of extra-pulmonary TB, accounts for 0.2%-1.3% of all cases of skeletal TB. Even in developing c…
Fatma Hammami, khaoula Rekik, Amal Chakroun, Makram Koubaa, Fatma Smaoui, et al.
Abstract Background Extrapulmonary tuberculosis (EPT), a significant share of tuberculosis cases, is often associated with diagnostic delays and variable clinical outcomes. Identifying factors that predict non-favorable outcomes is essential to improve patient care and prognosis.…
D. K. Agrawal, Archana Agrawal, Shashwat Misra, Puneet Kumar
Tuberculosis (TB) is a major global health issue, particularly in developing countries. While TB commonly affects the lungs, it can spread to nearly any organ system, leading to a range of complications. One rare extrapulmonary manifestation of TB is deep vein thrombosis (DVT), w…
Kuky Cahya Hamurajib, Nurulita Ainun Alma, Giovanna Renee Tan, Ifatul Hanifah, Muhammad Lutfi
…ve. Conclusion: This case highlights the rare occurrence of tuberculosis-related uterine synechiae leading to primary amenorrhea, emphasizing the importance of considering tuberculosis in the differential diagnosis of unexplained primary amenorrhea in TB endemic regions. Keywords…
Kendall Cannon, Guyu Li, Carlos Sisniega, Utpal Bhalala, Jaime Fergie
…n: The majority of currently available diagnostic tests for tuberculosis (TSPOT, TB culture) have low sensitivity and specificity and often have a significant lag time. There is a need for a test with high sensitivity, specificity and shorter time to result in order to facilitate…
Juna Musa, Masum Rahman, Abu Bakar Siddik, Samar Ikram, Ilir Ahmetgjekaj, et al.
…or radiological deterioration of existing or new lesions in tuberculosis patients following treatment. Female gender, HIV infection, length of illness are all known potential risk factors. However, the likelihood of developing a paradoxical response with a concurrent infection of…