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Published on: September 5, 2017
[Prevalence of tuberculosis in Mureş County, Romania, 2006-2008]
Monica Tarcea1, Mihaela Patraulea, F Patraulea
1Disciplina de Igienă, Facultatea de Medicină, Universitatea de Medicină şi Farmacie Tg. Mureş.
Summary
Tuberculosis (TB) prevalence decreased in Mureș county from 2006-2008, but the proportion of infectious cases and treatment failures increased, particularly among adults. Effective TB control requires permanent, nationwide programs integrated into community health.
Area of Science:
- Epidemiology
- Public Health
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant global health concern.
- Monitoring regional TB trends is crucial for effective public health interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze tuberculosis prevalence in Mureș county, Romania, between 2006 and 2008.
- To identify trends in new, readmitted, chronic, and treatment-failure TB cases.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of TB cases recorded at Tg. Mureș TB Dispensary (2006-2008).
- Data categorized by case type (new, readmitted, chronic, abandonment) and age group (children, adults).
- Comparison with national TB registration data.
Main Results:
- Overall TB cases decreased, but the proportion of smear-positive (BK+) cases increased, indicating higher infectivity.
- An increase in acute TB cases over chronic cases was observed.
- Adult TB cases rose relative to child cases, with a higher rate of treatment failure.
- Tg. Mureș showed a localized increase in new TB cases in 2008 compared to 2006, deviating from the general decreasing trend.
Conclusions:
- Despite an overall decrease in TB incidence, rising infectiousness and treatment failures necessitate targeted interventions.
- Effective TB control requires permanent, nationwide programs integrated into community health structures.
- Sustained public health efforts are essential for comprehensive TB management.
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