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Defne Yigci1, İlker Kayı2, Yusuf Ziya Demiroğlu3
1School of Medicine, Koc University, Istanbul, 34010, Turkey.
Summary
Tuberculosis incidence is declining in Turkey, but multidrug-resistant TB is rising. Addressing diagnostic delays and improving treatment adherence are crucial for better outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Tuberculosis (TB) presents a significant global public health challenge.
- This study offers an overview of TB epidemiology in Turkey.
- Key findings focus on TB incidence, diagnostic challenges, and treatment outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze current TB epidemiology in Turkey.
- To highlight challenges in TB diagnosis and treatment.
- To provide recommendations for reducing TB incidence and improving outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Epidemiological data analysis.
- Review of diagnostic challenges.
- Assessment of treatment outcomes.
Main Results:
- TB incidence in Turkey shows a gradual decline, with a rate of 11.5 per 100,000 in 2022.
- The prevalence of multidrug-resistant TB (MDR-TB) is increasing, especially in foreign-born populations.
- Delays in diagnosing extrapulmonary TB forms (e.g., TB meningitis, spondylodiscitis) impede effective treatment.
Conclusions:
- Critical gaps exist in diagnostic tools, treatment adherence, and healthcare worker knowledge.
- Recommendations include implementing rapid molecular diagnostics and strengthening policies for at-risk groups.
- Leveraging mobile health platforms can enhance treatment adherence monitoring.
Keywords:
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