A Multi Center, Epidemiological Study of Bone Tuberculosis in Southwest China from 2011 to 2023.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite continued efforts to manage and control Tuberculosis (TB) in China, it remains a major health concern. Bone tuberculosis (Bone-TB), a common form of extrapulmonary tuberculosis, still adds considerably to the global TB case load. Diagnosing Bone-TB is often difficult as its symptoms can be similar to other bone or joint diseases, which leads to delayed detection and treatment. Currently, comprehensive reports on the epidemiological aspects of Bone-TB in China are scarce.

Methods

This retrospective study analyzed demographic and clinical data from 2,191 patients diagnosed with Bone-TB in Southwest China between January 2011 and September 2023.This study fully reveals the characteristics of Bone-TB in Southwest China.

Results

The overall trend of bone

SUBMITTER: Qin X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11652554 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature