Impact of anemia on sputum smear conversion and treatment outcomes among newly diagnosed tuberculosis patients in Southern India

Impact of anemia on sputum smear conversion and treatment outcomes among newly diagnosed tuberculosis patients in Southern India

Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is a leading cause of mortality worldwide. The higher prevalence of anemia among TB patients is concerning due to its association with delayed sputum conversion and poor treatment outcomes. The present study aimed to evaluate the association of anemia with sputum smear...

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Main Authors: Ramanna Nataraja Hithaish Kumar, Chythra Raghavendra Rao, Ravindra Maradi, Shashikiran Umakanth, Shanthigrama Vasudeva Chidananda Sanju, Balu Palicheralu Sreenivasa Rao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2023-01-01
Series:International Journal of Mycobacteriology
Subjects:
anemia
cohort
pulmonary tuberculosis
sputum conversion
Online Access:http://www.ijmyco.org/article.asp?issn=2212-5531;year=2023;volume=12;issue=2;spage=117;epage=121;aulast=Hithaish

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http://www.ijmyco.org/article.asp?issn=2212-5531;year=2023;volume=12;issue=2;spage=117;epage=121;aulast=Hithaish

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