Clinical profile of patients with Tuberculosis: A descriptive study

Dr. G Channamma

Clinical profile of patients with Tuberculosis: A descriptive study

Authors
Dr. G Channamma

Abstract

Introduction: Tuberculosis is an ancient disease which continues to be a major health problem in most developing countries. In developed countries, it is gaining importance with the emergence of HIV pandemic

Methodology: The data was collected from the 100 patients by the detailed clinical history, clinical examination of the patients and relevant investigation in a specially designed proforma

Results: Out of 100 cases of PTB, 44 patients were positive for sputum for AFB and 53 cases negative. 3 patients were positive for MDR TB

Conclusion: Mean duration of the tuberculosis in our study 13.42 months since first detected to have TB.

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