Chronic Respiratory Symptoms among TB Survivors in a High-TB Burden Setting in Indonesia: a Preliminary Study
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https://doi.org/10.36497/jri.v45i3.844Keywords:
Preliminary study, post-TB lung disease, respiratory symptoms, tubeculosisAbstract
Background: Tuberculosis (TB) affects over 10 million people worldwide, and caused more than 1.4 million deaths in 2019. Despite improvements in TB treatment, many TB survivors experience ongoing health issues, with mortality rates 3-6 times higher than in those without a TB history. Post-TB lung disease (PTLD) affects 30-60% of treated patients, leading to chronic respiratory issues and potential secondary infections. Indonesia has a high TB burden but limited data on post-TB health. We conducted a preliminary study in Bandung to estimate the prevalence of health issues among those who completed TB treatment.
Methods:A total of 133 adults aged 18 years or older, with a history of TB treatment and a minimum of 6 months since treatment completion, were screened from two primary healthcare centres in Bandung municipality. Ultimately, we interviewed 61 patients and collected data on demographics, previous TB history, and clinical symptoms.
Results: Persistent respiratory symptoms, including cough or shortness of breath, were observed in 6 (9.8%) patients.
Conclusion: In summary, approximately 1 in 10 patients with a history of TB experience persistent respiratory symptoms, and many of these patients have negative Gene Xpert MTB/RIF test.
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