Observational study of co-morbidities among patients with Tuberculosis.
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2014-06-01
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Myanmar Medical Association.
Abstract
Background- Many co-morbid conditions can influence the susceptibility, treatment options and
outcome in tuberculosis. This study was aimed to determine five co-morbid conditions - HIV, HBV
or HCV co-infection, diabetes mellitus or alcohol misuse in tuberculosis patients of medical ward,
Insein General Hospital.
Methods- An observational study among tuberculosis patients of medical ward, Insein General
Hospital conducting for 12 months' period. Diagnosis of tuberculosis was determined by clinical and
standard laboratory tests and imaging. Confirmed cases were categorized and assessed the 5 comorbid
conditions - HIV, HBV or HCV co-infection, diabetes mellitus and alcohol misuse in clinical
grounds and standard laboratory tests. Those with HIV infections or drug experienced cases were
further assessed by Gene Xpert. Data was analysed by Microsoft Excel.
Results- Of a total of 281 TB patients, 60% had co-morbid conditions. Leading co-morbidity was
alcohol abuse (25.62%), and HIV co-infection (20.64%) and diabetes mellitus (15.3%) were significant
co-mobidities.
Conclusion- The study warrants the significance of determining alcohol use, HIV co-infection and
diabetes mellitus among TB patients.
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Case studies, HIV, HBV, HCV
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Mar Mar Kyi, Tint Tint Kyi, Ne Myo Aung. Observational study of co-morbidities among patients with Tuberculosis. Myanmar Medical Journal. 2014 June; 56 (1): 23-26.