Extrapulmonary tuberculosis in The Netherlands, an epidemiologic overview, 1993-2022.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Extrapulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB) poses significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenges in low-incidence settings like the Netherlands. Despite declining overall tuberculosis (TB) incidence, the proportion of EPTB has risen, especially among migrant populations. This study examines sociodemographic, migration-related, and clinical factors associated with EPTB from 1993 to 2022 to inform TB diagnostics and care.

Methods

A retrospective quantitative analysis of 34,048 TB patients reported to the Netherlands Tuberculosis Registry (1993-2022) was conducted. Logistic regression was used to identify associations with EPTB. Temporal trends in EPTB and pulmonary TB (PTB) were evaluated, including stratification by age, country of birth, and duration of residency.

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SUBMITTER: Procee FA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12270629 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature