Epidemiology of tuberculous lymphadenitis in Denmark: A nationwide register-based study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Tuberculous lymphadenitis (TBLA) is the most common extrapulmonary manifestation of tuberculosis (TB), often claimed to be reactivation. We aimed to describe the epidemiology of TBLA in Denmark, as it has not previously been investigated specifically although extrapulmonary TB has been associated with an increased long-term mortality and delays in the diagnosis.

Methods

Register-based study of all patients notified with TBLA in Denmark from 2007 through 2016 utilizing six different nationwide registers. Patients were identified through the national TB surveillance register, and the diagnosis evaluated based on microbiology, pathology and/or clinical assessment.

Results

In total, 13.5% (n = 489) of all TB patients in Denmark had TBLA with annual proportions

SUBMITTER: Mathiasen VD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6695100 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature