Evaluating the Gaps in the Diagnosis and Treatment in Extra-Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients Under National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP) Guidelines: A Multicentric Cohort Study.

ABSTRACT: Extra-pulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB) can affect any organ of the body, producing a wide variety of clinical manifestations that make the diagnosis and treatment of EPTB challenging. The optimum treatment varies depending on the site of EPTB, its severity, and response to treatment. There is often uncertainty about the best management practices, with a significant departure from national guidelines. This study aims to identify gaps and barriers in adhering to the national guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of EPTB. We included 433 patients having EPTB and followed up at predefined intervals of 2 months, 6 months, 9 months, and 12 months. Questionnaire-based interviews of the treating physician and the patients in different departments were conducted. For confirmatory diagnosis, heavy

SUBMITTER: Sinha S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12390147 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature