Risk factors associated with post-tuberculosis sequelae: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Post-tuberculosis (TB) sequelae present a significant challenge in the management of TB survivors, often leading to persistent health issues even after successful treatment. Identifying risk factors associated with post-TB sequelae is important for improving outcomes and quality of life of TB survivors. This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to identify risk factors associated with long-term physical sequelae among TB survivors.

Methods

We systematically searched Medline, Embase, PROQUEST, and Scopus for studies on long-term physical sequelae among TB survivors up to December 12, 2023. The primary outcome of interest was to quantify risk factors of long-term physical sequelae (i.e., respiratory, hepatic, hearing, neurological, visual, renal, and musculoskel

SUBMITTER: Akalu TY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11535315 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature