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  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

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  • Extrapulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB) presents diagnostic and therapeutic challenges in low-incidence countries.
  • The proportion of EPTB is increasing in the Netherlands, especially in migrant populations, despite declining overall tuberculosis (TB) incidence.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine sociodemographic, migration-related, and clinical factors associated with EPTB in the Netherlands between 1993 and 2022.
  • To inform TB diagnostics and care strategies by understanding EPTB trends.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective quantitative analysis of 34,048 TB patients from the Netherlands Tuberculosis Registry (1993-2022).
  • Logistic regression to identify factors associated with EPTB.
  • Evaluation of temporal trends in EPTB and pulmonary TB (PTB), stratified by age, country of birth, and residency duration.

Main Results:

  • The proportion of EPTB rose from 37% to 50% over the study period.
  • EPTB was more common in women and children under 14.
  • Foreign-born individuals, particularly from specific Asian and African countries, and those with HIV infection showed higher odds of EPTB. Long-term residents (>10 years) were also frequently diagnosed with EPTB.

Conclusions:

  • The rising EPTB proportion necessitates targeted interventions for high-risk groups, including women, children, and migrants.
  • Enhanced screening, early detection, and preventive strategies are critical for reducing EPTB morbidity and mortality.