Burden, spectrum and outcomes of children with tuberculosis diagnosed at a district-level hospital in South Africa.
Int J Tuberc Lung Dis
; 22(9): 1037-1043, 2018 09 01.
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ABSTRACT
SETTING:
The Khayelitsha subdistrict has the highest burden of reported tuberculosis (TB) cases in Cape Town, Western Cape Province, South Africa.OBJECTIVES:
To characterise the TB burden, spectrum and treatment outcomes among children managed at a district-level hospital, the Khayelitsha District Hospital.DESIGN:
Retrospective medical record review of all children (age <13 years) diagnosed with TB in January-July 2014. A lay health care worker completed daily surveillance and supported linkage to TB care. Symptoms and investigations at presentation, TB disease spectrum, referral pathways and outcomes were reported.RESULTS:
Most children were aged îº2 years (84/99, 85%), 18/96 (19%) were infected with the human immunodeficiency virus, 31/91 (34%) were malnourished and 80/99 (81%) had pulmonary TB only. The majority of the children (63/80, 79%) presented with cough of acute onset (<2 weeks). Only 5/36 (14%) eligible child contacts had documentation of receiving isoniazid preventive therapy. Twelve (13%) children had bacteriologically confirmed pulmonary TB. Overall, 93/97 (96%) children successfully continued TB care after hospital discharge. Favourable TB treatment outcomes were recorded in only 77 (78%) children.CONCLUSIONS:
Children with TB managed at this district-level hospital were young, and frequently had acute symptoms and substantial comorbidities. Missed opportunities for TB prevention were identified. Linkage to care support resulted in excellent continuation of TB care; however, treatment outcomes could be further improved.
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Assunto principal:
Tuberculose
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Infecções por HIV
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Efeitos Psicossociais da Doença
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En
Ano de publicação:
2018
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