Recurrent Pulmonary Tuberculosis in China, 2005 to 2021.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Despite posing a significant challenge to global tuberculosis (TB) elimination efforts, recurrent TB remains understudied due to the challenges of long-term observation.

Objective

To investigate the burden of recurrent TB using data from patients with pulmonary TB (PTB) in China.

Design, setting, and participants

This retrospective cohort study included all bacteriologically confirmed or clinically diagnosed PTB cases reported to the Tuberculosis Information Management System with completed or successful treatment outcomes from January 1, 2005, to December 31, 2021. Data were analyzed from July 15, 2022, to October 28, 2023.

Exposures

Newly diagnosed PTB was classified into primary, hematogenous disseminated, or secondary PTB.

Main outcomes and me

SUBMITTER: Li T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11320166 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature