Epidemiology of tuberculosis and treatment outcomes among children in Pakistan: a 5 year retrospective study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Regardless of the advancement in medical technologies, the diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB) in children has remained a challenge. Childhood TB is rampant and an important cause of morbidity and mortality. The objective of this study was to determine the trend of TB and treatment outcomes in children aged ≤14 years registered for TB treatment under DOTS course in three districts of Sindh, Pakistan.

Methods

For this retrospective study, records of TB children (≤14 years) registered for the treatment of TB from January 2011 to December 2015 in three districts of Pakistan, were collected. Demographic data, baseline weight, clinical manifestations, radiography, histopathology results and treatment outcomes were collected from TB unit registers.

Results

A total of

SUBMITTER: Laghari M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6065458 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature