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TB Screening Results and Treatment Outcomes in a Clinical Setting

This study involved screening 520 patients for TB, resulting in 436 negative, 48 positive, and 36 indeterminate tests. 22 patients were retested, leading to 2 more positive cases. Subsequently, 46 patients were diagnosed with LTBI and 3 with sub-clinical active TB. Treatment was administered to 40 patients, with varied durations based on drug regimens.

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TB Screening Results and Treatment Outcomes in a Clinical Setting

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  1. 520 patients screened 436 negative tests 48 positive tests 36 indeterminate tests 22 patients retested 2 positive tests 4 indeterminate tests 16 negative tests 452 patients negative 50 patients positive 18 patients indeterminate (36-22+4 ) 3 patients sub-clinical active TB diagnosed 46 patients LTBI diagnosed 1 patient had history of M. Xenopi, no risk factors for TB 40 patients started preventive treatment 6 months H (n=33) 3 months RH (n=5) 2 months RHZ (n=2) 6 patients did not start preventive treatment 3 lost to follow-up 2 patient refusal 1 deferred (multiple co-morbidities)

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