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Cutaneous tuberculosis: Prevention, management, challenges and future perspectives.

Geeti Khullar1, Parul Verma2, Satyaki Ganguly3

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Managing cutaneous tuberculosis (CTB) is complex. This review covers Bacillus Calmette Guérin vaccination, treatment challenges, drug resistance, and future directions for CTB diagnosis and care.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Microbiology

Background:

  • Cutaneous tuberculosis (CTB) presents significant management challenges.
  • Understanding CTB pathogenesis and epidemiology is crucial for effective control.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the role of Bacillus Calmette Guérin (BCG) vaccination in CTB prevention.
  • To discuss current and future strategies for CTB diagnosis and treatment.
  • To highlight challenges in CTB management, including drug resistance.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature review of studies on CTB.
  • Analysis of data on BCG vaccination efficacy and CTB prevention.
  • Evaluation of drug regimens and treatment outcomes in adults and children.
  • Assessment of challenges like drug resistance and diagnostic limitations.

Main Results:

  • BCG vaccination may play a role in preventing certain forms of CTB.
  • Standard and alternative drug regimens are available for CTB treatment.
  • Drug resistance and diagnostic difficulties pose major hurdles in CTB management.
  • Significant gaps exist in current knowledge and treatment protocols.

Conclusions:

  • Effective CTB management requires a multifaceted approach.
  • Addressing drug resistance and improving diagnostic tools are critical for future progress.
  • Further research is needed to optimize prevention and treatment strategies for CTB.