pattern of tuberculosis in Aswan Chest Hospital, Egypt

ABSTRACT

Objective/background: Tuberculosis [TB] is a major health problem. The aim of this study was to examine the pattern of TB in Aswan Chest Hospital, Aswan, Egypt. Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out using medical records from the TB registry in Aswan Chest Hospital. The investigated variables included demographic characteristics, type of TB infection, and affected organs. All data were coded and statistically analyzed