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Introducción: La tuberculosis es una infección bacteriana contagiosa, causada por el Mycobacterium tuberculosis, que afecta principalmente a los pulmones, pero puede propagarse a otros órganos. Objetivo: Describir las características clínicas y epidemiológicas de los pacientes con tuberculosis extrapulmonar en la provincia de Santiago de Cuba. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio descriptivo y retrospectivo de los 124 pacientes con tuberculosis extrapulmonar pertenecientes a la provincia de Santiago de Cuba, desde enero de 2007 hasta diciembre de 2017, registrados a través de la tarjeta de notificación de enfermedades de declaración obligatoria. La información se procesó de forma computarizada, a través del paquete estadístico SPSS, versión 20.0. Se utilizaron las frecuencias absolutas y relativas. Resultados: En la serie predominaron el sexo masculino (75,8 %) y el grupo etario de 30-44 años (35,5 %); asimismo, la forma clínica de presentación más frecuente resultó ser la pleural y el municipio con más afectados fue Santiago de Cuba, pero el mayor riesgo de enfermar por tuberculosis extrapulmonar lo presentaron los habitantes del municipio de Mella. Por otra parte, el factor de riesgo que más incidió fue el hábito tabáquico. Conclusiones: Las características clínicas y epidemiológicas encontradas no difieren del contexto epidemiológico mundial. Se observó un desplazamiento hacia edades más tempranas y el VIH no se consideró un factor determinante en la aparición de la enfermedad; igualmente, la sospecha clínica y epidemiológica de esta afección continúa siendo un pilar importante para el diagnóstico de las formas extrapulmonares, especialmente en la población de riesgo.
Introduction: Tuberculosis is a contagious bacterial infection, caused by the Mycobacterium tuberculosis that affects mainly the lungs, but it can spread to other organs. Objective: To describe the clinical and epidemiological characteristics of the patients with extrapulmonary tuberculosis in Santiago de Cuba. Methods: A descriptive and retrospective study of 124 patients with extrapulmonary tuberculosis belonging to Santiago de Cuba, was carried out from January, 2007 to December, 2017, registered through the notification card of diseases of obligatory declaration. The information was processed by computer, through the statistical package SPSS, version 20.0. The absolute and relative frequencies were used. Results: In the series the male sex (75.8%) and the 30-44 years age group (35.5%) prevailed; also, the most frequent clinical form of presentation was the pleural form and the municipality with more patients affected was Santiago de Cuba, but the higher risk of becoming sick due to extrapulmonary tuberculosis was in the municipality of Mella. On the other hand, nicotine addiction was the risk factor of more incidence. Conclusions: The clinical and epidemiological characteristics found don not differ from the world epidemiological context. A displacement toward earlier ages was observed and HIV was not considered a determining factor in the emergence of the disease; likewise, the clinical and epidemiological suspicion of this disorder continues being an important pillar for the diagnosis of extrapulmonary forms, especially in the risk population.
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Infecções Bacterianas , Tuberculose/epidemiologia , Tuberculose Pleural/epidemiologia , Atenção Secundária à Saúde , Notificação de DoençasRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Coinfection involving Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Mycobacterium tuberculosis are particularly problematic in resource-limited countries. When both pathogens are present, they accelerate the deterioration of immunological functions in the patient leading to premature death if left untreated. A close follow-up is essential in these high-risk subjects, as inadequate healthcare usually leads to further complications. CASE PRESENTATION: We present a case of a 26-year-old woman with a past medical history of HIV infection. Nonetheless, she lacked adequate treatment and did not have sufficient medical supervision to control her disease. She presented to the emergency department with an acute abdomen and multiple bowel perforations that demanded intestinal resection. TB/HIV coinfection was detected and a final diagnosis of bowel perforation due to TB was established. CONCLUSIONS: A high index of suspicion is essential when approaching patients with HIV and acute abdominal pain. A thorough clinical history examination including past medical history, HIV/AIDS (Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) progression status, and a careful clinical exam are paramount to an early diagnosis and timely medical treatment.
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SETTING: Centres participating in the Paediatric European Network for Treatment of AIDS (PENTA), including Thailand and Brazil. OBJECTIVE: To describe the incidence, presentation, treatment and treatment outcomes of tuberculosis (TB) in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infected children. DESIGN: Observational study of TB diagnosed in HIV-infected children in 2011-2013. RESULTS: Of 4265 children aged <16 years, 127 (3%) were diagnosed with TB: 6 (5%) in Western Europe, 80 (63%) in Eastern Europe, 27 (21%) in Thailand and 14 (11%) in Brazil, with estimated TB incidence rates of respectively 239, 982, 1633 and 2551 per 100 000 person-years (py). The majority (94%) had acquired HIV perinatally. The median age at TB diagnosis was 6.8 years (interquartile range 3.0-11.5). Over half (52%) had advanced/severe World Health Organization stage immunodeficiency; 67 (53%) were not on antiretroviral therapy (ART) at TB diagnosis. Preventive anti-tuberculosis treatment was given to 23% (n = 23) of 102 children diagnosed with HIV before TB. Eleven children had unfavourable TB outcomes: 4 died, 5 did not complete treatment, 1 had recurrent TB and 1 had an unknown outcome. In univariable analysis, previous diagnosis of acquired immune-deficiency syndrome, not being virologically suppressed on ART at TB diagnosis and region (Brazil) were significantly associated with unfavourable TB outcomes. CONCLUSION: Most TB cases were from countries with high TB prevalence. The majority (91%) had favourable outcomes. Universal ART and TB prophylaxis may reduce missed opportunities for TB prevention
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Humanos , Criança , Tuberculose , Criança , Infecções Oportunistas Relacionadas com a AIDSRESUMO
Infection with both Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Mycobacterium tuberculosis is currently the world's leading cause of death due to infectious agents. We evaluated factors related to the development of tuberculosis (TB) in HIV-infected patients who were being treated at an infectious diseases hospital in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. From January 2004 to December 2005, we made an epidemiological study through the analysis of the medical records of 171 patients, who were diagnosed as having both HIV and tuberculosis. Among these co-infected patients, most (81 percent, p=0.0006) were male. Co-infection was more frequent (87.8 percent) among patients over 40 years of age and those with lower educational levels (less than eight years of schooling). Forty-one percent of the patients in the study had not had a smear culture test for acid-fast bacilli (AFB). CD4 cell counts were lower than 200 cells/µL in 71.9 percent of the patients, the mean being 169 cells/µL. This type of data is important for establishing strategies to improve the control of tuberculosis in HIV-infected patients.