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Tuberculosis prevalence in forensic autopsies
Sait Ozsoy1, Birol Demirel, Ali Albay
1Department of Forensic Medicine, Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Ankara, Turkey. dr_saitozsoy@yahoo.com
The American Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology
|November 26, 2009
Summary
Tuberculosis (TB) was detected in 3 out of 302 forensic autopsy lung samples using microscopy, culture, and histopathology. Autopsy workers should exercise caution for TB during examinations.
Area of Science:
- Forensic Pathology
- Microbiology
- Public Health
Background:
- Tuberculosis (TB) poses a significant global health burden, with millions of cases and deaths annually.
- Turkey faces a substantial TB burden, with many cases undiagnosed or inadequately treated.
- The incidence of TB in Turkey is reported at 28/100,000.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the presence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection in forensic autopsy cases.
- To evaluate the utility of microscopy, TB culture, and histopathology in diagnosing TB in lung tissue samples.
Main Methods:
- Tissue samples were obtained from the lungs of 302 forensic cases.
- Samples were analyzed using acid-resistant bacilli microscopy, TB culture (Löwenstein-Jensen medium), and histopathological examination.
Main Results:
- Tuberculosis was confirmed in 3 out of 302 lung tissue samples.
- Histopathological examination revealed granuloma with caseating necrosis.
- Microscopic analysis demonstrated acid-resistant bacilli in the positive samples.
Conclusions:
- The study highlights the importance of considering tuberculosis in forensic autopsies.
- Autopsy personnel should be vigilant for signs of TB during post-mortem examinations.
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