Analysis on the epidemiological and drug resistance characteristics of osteoarticular tuberculosis in South-central China.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Osteoarticular tuberculosis (OATB) is one of the most common forms of extrapulmonary tuberculosis; however, limited epidemiological data are available on this public health concern worldwide, especially in developing countries. This study aimed to analyze the clinical epidemiology and drug resistance characteristics of OATB cases in Hunan province which located in South-central China.

Methods

We retrospectively enrolled OATB patients with Mycobacterium tuberculosis culture positive at Hunan Chest Hospital from January 2013 through March 31, 2022. The multiple demographic, clinical variables and drug susceptibility data of the patients were collected from the hospital's electronic patient records. Descriptive statistical methods, Chi-square test and logistic

SUBMITTER: Fang T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11392775 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature