Study on TB detection and result of pulmonic tuberculosis treatment at Hiep Duc district health centre
- Author:
Dinh Thanh Hue
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Tuberculosis.
- MeSH:
Tuberculosis;
Plague, Health;
Diagnosis;
Therapeutics
- From:Journal of Preventive Medicine
2005;15(2):32-35
- CountryViet Nam
- Language:Vietnamese
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Abstract:
The research studied on TB detection and result of pulmonic tuberculosis treatment at health centre of Hiep Duc district, Quang Nam province during 2000-2003 periods. The incidence rate of TB was 73.6/105/year and 66,6% AFB(+). Age, educational level and economic level are related to late examination of tuberculosis infected people. Results of treatment was recovery 48,5%, completed treatment 24,3%, discontinued treatment 1%, death 9,1% and ongoing with treatment 17,1%. Late detection and strong AFB(+) prolonged the treatment period. Late detection and spiting of blood at hospital increased the mortality rate.
