Treatment adherence among sputum smear-positive pulmonary tuberculosis patients in Xinjiang, China: a prospective study
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DOI: 10.1039/c7ra11820a
Abstract: Background: Despite great effort to control tuberculosis (TB), low treatment adherence threatens the success of drug therapy, increases the risk of TB transmission, and leads to the development of drug resistance. The present study assessed… read more here.
Keywords: smear positive; sputum smear; treatment; study ... See more keywords
Clinical characteristics and chest computed tomography findings of smear-positive and smear-negative pulmonary tuberculosis in hospitalized adult patients
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000016921
Abstract: Abstract Pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) continues to be one of the significant public health threats with significant morbidity and mortality. The present study was aimed to assess the clinical characteristics and chest computed tomography (CT) findings… read more here.
Keywords: smear negative; adult patients; tuberculosis; hospitalized adult ... See more keywords
Clinical Validation of the Xpert MTB/RIF Test for Identification of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis Complex in Acid-Fast Bacillus Smear-Positive MGIT Broth Cultures
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DOI: 10.1128/jcm.02164-21
Abstract: The identification of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTBC) from smear-positive broth cultures can be achieved using several methods, including both lab-developed and commercially available molecular assays. In the United States, a commercially available probe-based assay… read more here.
Keywords: mtb rif; broth cultures; identification; smear positive ... See more keywords
Comparison of neurocognitive changes among newly diagnosed tuberculosis patients with and without dysglycaemia
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DOI: 10.1186/s12888-020-02570-8
Abstract: Background Diabetes often occurs together with tuberculosis (TB) and both may affect each other negatively. Diabetes may be associated with neurocognitive dysfunctioning in affected patients and may negatively impact treatment adherence and outcomes. This study… read more here.
Keywords: smear positive; newly diagnosed; dysglycaemia; tuberculosis patients ... See more keywords
The relationship between vitamin D level and second acid-fast bacilli (AFB) smear-positive during treatment for TB patients was inferred by Bayesian network
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0267917
Abstract: Background Vitamin D is related to human immunity, so we used Bayesian network model to analyze and infer the relationship between vitamin D level and the acid-fast bacilli (AFB) smear-positive after two months treatment among… read more here.
Keywords: vitamin level; relationship; smear positive; afb smear ... See more keywords
Prevalence and associated factors of delayed sputum smear conversion in patients treated for smear positive pulmonary tuberculosis: A retrospective follow up study in Sabah, Malaysia
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0282733
Abstract: Introduction Tuberculosis remains a major health problem globally and in Malaysia, particularly in the state of Sabah. Delayed sputum conversion is associated with treatment failure, drug-resistant tuberculosis and mortality. We aimed to determine the prevalence… read more here.
Keywords: tuberculosis; conversion; delayed sputum; smear positive ... See more keywords
Magnitude of Multidrug Resistance and Associated Factors of Pulmonary Tuberculosis Among Adult Smear Positive Patients in Eastern Ethiopia
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DOI: 10.2147/idr.s326798
Abstract: Background In Ethiopia, multidrug resistant tuberculosis is a major public health problem. However, information is scarce regarding MDR-TB and associated factors. Objective The study was aimed to assess the magnitude of multidrug resistance and associated… read more here.
Keywords: multidrug resistant; resistant tuberculosis; tuberculosis; magnitude multidrug ... See more keywords
Epidemiology and Risk Factors of Delayed Sputum Smear Conversion in Malaysian Aborigines with Smear-Positive Pulmonary Tuberculosis
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19042365
Abstract: Background: Tuberculosis (TB) remains a serious public health challenge despite enormous eradication efforts. Indigenous groups worldwide have a higher TB incidence and associated delayed sputum–smear conversion. The aim of this case–control study was to determine… read more here.
Keywords: malaysian aborigines; sputum smear; smear conversion; delayed sputum ... See more keywords
Changes of lymphocyte subsets in smear-negative pulmonary tuberculosis
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DOI: 10.4103/ijpm.ijpm_72_21
Abstract: Background and Aims: The host immune system plays an important role in the pathogenesis and defense mechanism of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb). This study aimed to explore the different changes in the immune system between smear-negative… read more here.
Keywords: negative pulmonary; ptb; pulmonary tuberculosis; smear negative ... See more keywords
Evaluation of timeliness of treatment initiation among smear positive pulmonary tuberculosis patients in Brong Ahafo Region, Ghana, 2015
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DOI: 10.4314/gmj.v54i2s.12
Abstract: Summary Background We evaluated timeliness and factors influencing treatment initiation (TI) among smear positive pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB+) patients in Brong Ahafo Region (BAR), Ghana. Design and Setting We conducted a cross-sectional study in health facilities… read more here.
Keywords: smear positive; treatment; treatment initiation; initiation among ... See more keywords