Characterization of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis (MTB)-Positive Individuals within the Healthcare Catchment Area of Mzuzu Central Hospital, Malawi
Within the healthcare catchment area of Mzuzu Central Hospital, MTB infection is significantly associated with HIV. Males show a higher MTB positivity rate than females. The study identifies high-risk age groups, temporal trends, and geographical TB patterns. Rifampicin resistance is a critical issue needing urgent attention.
Authors
- Jianfeng Hu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0669-4328)
- Thomas Stuart Mughogho
- Zhong Lin Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5530-0380)
- Xiaoqin Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9779-5089)
- Ning Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2095-5261)
- Rashid Kaseka
- Dokani Michael Ndovi
Institutions
- Mzuzu University (MW)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Malawi Medical Journal
- Published
- 2025-03-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4314/mmj.v37i1.2
- Primary Topic
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00