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Relapse in pulmonary tuberculosis.

S P Pamra, G Prasad, G P Mathur

    The American Review of Respiratory Disease
    |January 1, 1976
    PubMed
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    Pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) relapse rates were 11.60% over 5 years. Regular treatment and complete radiographic clearing at treatment end were linked to lower relapse, questioning prolonged routine surveillance utility.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pulmonology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Epidemiology

    Background:

    • Pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) treatment completion is crucial for preventing relapse.
    • Understanding factors influencing long-term TB relapse is essential for public health strategies.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine the 5-year relapse rates in patients with bacteriologically confirmed pulmonary TB after successful treatment.
    • To identify predisposing factors for TB relapse in a cohort treated primarily at home.

    Main Methods:

    • A 5-year prospective follow-up study of 543 patients who completed TB treatment.
    • Analysis of factors including age, sex, disease extent, cavitation, drug resistance, treatment regularity, and radiographic clearing.
    • Monitoring for relapses through routine checkups and patient-initiated visits.

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    Main Results:

    • The cumulative 5-year relapse rate was 11.60%.
    • Relapse rates were low in the first two years post-treatment.
    • Factors like age, sex, initial disease extent, cavitation, or drug resistance did not significantly influence relapse rates. Patients with complete radiographic clearing and regular treatment adherence showed lower relapse rates.
    • Only 25% of relapses were detected during routine annual checkups; most were identified by symptomatic patients seeking early consultation.

    Conclusions:

    • Complete radiographic clearing and consistent treatment adherence are associated with reduced pulmonary tuberculosis relapse.
    • The findings raise questions about the effectiveness and necessity of prolonged routine surveillance for cured TB patients.
    • Symptom-driven patient care may be more effective in detecting early relapse than scheduled checkups.