Epidemiological Trends in Pulmonary and Extra pulmonary Tuberculosis: A 5 year Retrospective Analysis of Acid Fast Bacilli
This study highlights dynamic TB trends, stressing the need for age- and gender-specific control strategies. Rising EPTB cases, drug resistance, and comorbidities underscore the importance of targeted interventions, preventive measures, and socioeconomic research to optimize TB management.
Authors
- Leela Kakithakara Vajravelu
- Sujith Sri Surya Ravi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3029-8181)
- Rahul Harikumar Lathakumari
- Datchanamoorthy Maheswary
- Malavika Gireesan
Institutions
- SRM Institute of Science and Technology (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Mycobacteriology
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4103/ijmy.ijmy_16_25
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.79