Treatment outcomes of various types of tuberculosis in Pakistan, 2006 and 2007
EMHJ-Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal. 2013; 19 (6): 535-541
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ABSTRACT
Measuring treatment outcome is important for successful tuberculosis [TB] control programmes. The purpose of this study was to examine the outcomes of various types of TB cases registered in Pakistan over a 2-year period and compare those outcomes among the different provinces and regions of the country. A retrospective, cohort study was conducted in which TB treatment outcome reports were reviewed. Of the 349 694 pulmonary TB cases registered in Pakistan during 2006 and 2007, 309 154 [88.4%] were treated successfully. Treatment success was significantly higher in new smear-positive cases and lower in retreatment cases. Among the provinces and regions, treatment success was significantly higher in 4 out of 8 provinces. Treatment success needs to be improved, particularly in retreatment cases. The national TB control programme should review the provincial and regional programmes and learn lessons from well-performing programmes. Patient factors that may affect the treatment outcome should be also studied
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Indice:
Méditerranée orientale
Sujet Principal:
Tuberculose pulmonaire
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Études rétrospectives
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Études de cohortes
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Résultat thérapeutique
Type d'étude:
Etude d'incidence
Limites du sujet:
Humains
langue:
Anglais
Texte intégral:
East Mediterr Health J.
Année:
2013
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