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  • Infectious Diseases
  • Pulmonology
  • Clinical Medicine

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  • Multifocal tuberculosis involves lesions in at least two extrapulmonary sites, potentially with pulmonary involvement.
  • Diagnosis can be challenging, impacting patient outcomes.
  • Understanding its clinical and evolutionary patterns is vital for effective management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the clinical and evolutionary characteristics of multifocal tuberculosis.
  • To analyze patient demographics and affected sites in multifocal tuberculosis cases.
  • To evaluate treatment outcomes and prognosis.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective study of 41 tuberculosis cases between 1999 and 2013.
  • Analysis of 10 identified cases of multifocal tuberculosis.
  • Review of clinical data, treatment duration, and patient evolution.

Main Results:

  • Multifocal tuberculosis accounted for 24% of cases (10/41), predominantly affecting women (90%).
  • Commonly affected sites included lymph nodes, digestive, urogenital, and osteoarticular systems.
  • All patients received a mean of 10 months of anti-tuberculosis treatment with good outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Multifocal tuberculosis can occur in immunocompetent individuals and is often difficult to diagnose.
  • Prompt initiation of anti-tuberculosis therapy is essential to prevent sequelae.
  • The condition generally has a favorable prognosis with appropriate treatment.