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Ma WW, Wang LC, Zhao DA, Wei N, Cui JW, Li SJ. Analysis of T-lymphocyte subsets and risk factors in children with tuberculosis. Tuberculosis (Edinb) 2024; 146:102496. [PMID: 38401266 DOI: 10.1016/j.tube.2024.102496] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2023] [Revised: 02/06/2024] [Accepted: 02/19/2024] [Indexed: 02/26/2024]
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BACKGROUND Tuberculosis (TB) is not only related to infection but also involves immune factors. This study explores the changes in T-lymphocyte subsets in children with TB who are human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-negative and examines their relationship using chest computed tomography (CT) scans. Additionally, the study identifies risk factors for severe TB (STB) in children and establishes relevant risk prediction models. METHODS We recruited 235 participants between 2018 and 2022, comprising 176 paediatric patients with TB who were HIV-negative and 59 age-matched children with bacterial community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). We quantitatively analysed and compared T-lymphocyte subsets between the two groups and among different types of TB infection. Both univariate and multivariate analyses of clinical and laboratory characteristics were conducted to identify independent risk factors for STB in children and to establish a risk prediction model. RESULTS The absolute counts of CD3, CD4 and CD8 T-cells in children with TB infection decreased significantly compared with bacterial CAP. The percentage of CD8 T-cells increased, whereas the percentage of CD4 T-cells did not change significantly. The absolute count of CD3, CD4 and CD8 T-cells in extrapulmonary TB (EPTB) was significantly higher than in extra-respiratory TB, with unchanged subset percentages. According to chest CT lesion classification, CD4 T-cell counts decreased significantly in S3 compared with S1 or S2, with no significant change in CD3 and CD8 T-cell counts and percentages. No significant differences were observed in lymphocyte subset counts and percentages between S1 and S2. Univariate analyses indicated that factors such as age, symptom duration, white blood cell count, platelet count, neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), erythrocyte sedimentation rate, prealbumin level, albumin level, globulin level, albumin/globulin (A/G) ratio, high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (Hs-CRP) level and CD4 and CD8 T-cell counts are associated with STB. Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that age, Hs-CRP level, NLR, symptom duration and A/G ratio are independent risk factors for STB in children. Increased age, Hs-CRP levels and NLR, along with decreased A/G, correlate with increased susceptibility to STB. A nomogram model, based on these independent risk factors, demonstrated an area under the receiver operating characteristics curve of 0.867 (95% CI: 0.813-0.921). Internal verification confirmed the model's accuracy, with the calibration curve approaching the ideal and the Hosmer-Lemeshow goodness-of-fit test showing consistent results (χ2 = 12.212, p = 0.142). CONCLUSION In paediatric patients with TB, the absolute counts of all lymphocyte subsets were considerably reduced compared with those in patients with bacterial CAP. Clinicians should consider the possibility of EPTB infection in addition to respiratory infections in children with TB who have higher CD3, CD4 and CD8 T-cell counts than the ERTB group. Furthermore, CD4 T-cell counts correlated closely with the severity of chest CT lesions. Age, symptom duration, A/G ratio, Hs-CRP level and NLR were established as independent risk factors for STB. The nomogram model, based on these factors, offers effective discrimination and calibration in predicting STB in children.
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- Wei-Wei Ma
- The First Clinical College of Xinxiang Medical University, Henan, Xinxiang, 453000, China
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- The First Clinical College of Xinxiang Medical University, Henan, Xinxiang, 453000, China
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- The First Clinical College of Xinxiang Medical University, Henan, Xinxiang, 453000, China
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- The First Clinical College of Xinxiang Medical University, Henan, Xinxiang, 453000, China
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- The First Clinical College of Xinxiang Medical University, Henan, Xinxiang, 453000, China
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- The First Clinical College of Xinxiang Medical University, Henan, Xinxiang, 453000, China.
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Li F, Chen D, Zeng Q, Du Y. Possible Mechanisms of Lymphopenia in Severe Tuberculosis. Microorganisms 2023; 11:2640. [PMID: 38004652 PMCID: PMC10672989 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms11112640] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2023] [Revised: 10/20/2023] [Accepted: 10/24/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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Tuberculosis (TB) is a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M. tuberculosis). In lymphopenia, T cells are typically characterized by progressive loss and a decrease in their count results. Lymphopenia can hinder immune responses and lead to systemic immunosuppression, which is strongly associated with mortality. Lymphopenia is a significant immunological abnormality in the majority of patients with severe and advanced TB, and its severity is linked to disease outcomes. However, the underlying mechanism remains unclear. Currently, the research on the pathogenesis of lymphopenia during M. tuberculosis infection mainly focuses on how it affects lymphocyte production, survival, or tissue redistribution. This includes impairing hematopoiesis, inhibiting T-cell proliferation, and inducing lymphocyte apoptosis. In this study, we have compiled the latest research on the possible mechanisms that may cause lymphopenia during M. tuberculosis infection. Lymphopenia may have serious consequences in severe TB patients. Additionally, we discuss in detail potential intervention strategies to prevent lymphopenia, which could help understand TB immunopathogenesis and achieve the goal of preventing and treating severe TB.
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- Fei Li
- Institute of Pathogen Biology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China; (D.C.); (Q.Z.); (Y.D.)
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Kudryavtsev I, Zinchenko Y, Serebriakova M, Akisheva T, Rubinstein A, Savchenko A, Borisov A, Belenjuk V, Malkova A, Yablonskiy P, Kudlay D, Starshinova A. A Key Role of CD8+ T Cells in Controlling of Tuberculosis Infection. Diagnostics (Basel) 2023; 13:2961. [PMID: 37761328 PMCID: PMC10528134 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics13182961] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2023] [Revised: 08/30/2023] [Accepted: 09/13/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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The main role in the control of tuberculosis infection is played by macrophages and Th1 and CD8+ T cells. The study aimed to identify the most diagnostically significant CD8+ T cell subsets in tuberculosis patients. METHODS Peripheral blood samples from patients with clinical, radiological, and bacteriologically confirmed pulmonary tuberculosis (TB, n = 32) and healthy subjects (HC, n = 31) were collected and analyzed using 10-color flow cytometry. RESULTS The frequency of the EM4 CD3+CD8+ cells was reduced in the peripheral blood of patients with pulmonary tuberculosis, while the relative and absolute number of EM1 CD3+CD8+ cells increased compared to the control group. CD57 expression was reduced in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis on EM1, EM2, and pE1 CD3+CD8+ cells, whereas the EM3 cells had a high level of CD57 expression. The relative and absolute number of Tc2 (CCR6-CXCR3-) cells in peripheral blood in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis was increased, while the frequency of Tc1 (CCR6-CXCR3+) was decreased, compared to healthy donors. CONCLUSIONS Patients with pulmonary tuberculosis have an abnormal CD3+CD8+ cell profile and demonstrate their impaired maturation and functional activity.
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- Igor Kudryavtsev
- Institution of Experimental Medicine, Department of Immunology, 197376 St-Petersburg, Russia; (I.K.); (M.S.); (T.A.); (A.R.)
- Almazov National Medical Research Centre, 197341 St-Petersburg, Russia
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- Research Institute of Phthisiopulmonology, 191036 St-Petersburg, Russia; (Y.Z.); (P.Y.)
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- Institution of Experimental Medicine, Department of Immunology, 197376 St-Petersburg, Russia; (I.K.); (M.S.); (T.A.); (A.R.)
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- Institution of Experimental Medicine, Department of Immunology, 197376 St-Petersburg, Russia; (I.K.); (M.S.); (T.A.); (A.R.)
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- Institution of Experimental Medicine, Department of Immunology, 197376 St-Petersburg, Russia; (I.K.); (M.S.); (T.A.); (A.R.)
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- Federal Research Center «Krasnoyarsk Science Center» of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Scientific Research Institute of Medical Problems of the North, 660022 Krasnoyarsk, Russia; (A.S.); (A.B.); (V.B.)
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- Federal Research Center «Krasnoyarsk Science Center» of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Scientific Research Institute of Medical Problems of the North, 660022 Krasnoyarsk, Russia; (A.S.); (A.B.); (V.B.)
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- Federal Research Center «Krasnoyarsk Science Center» of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Scientific Research Institute of Medical Problems of the North, 660022 Krasnoyarsk, Russia; (A.S.); (A.B.); (V.B.)
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- Department of Molecular Biology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Ariel University, Ariel 40700, Israel;
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- Research Institute of Phthisiopulmonology, 191036 St-Petersburg, Russia; (Y.Z.); (P.Y.)
- St. Petersburg Research Institute of Phthisiopulmonology, Ligovskii Prospect, 2–4, 191036 St-Petersburg, Russia
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- Department of Pharmacology, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, 119991 Moscow, Russia;
- NRC Institute of Immunology FMBA of Russia, 115552 Moscow, Russia
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- Almazov National Medical Research Centre, 197341 St-Petersburg, Russia
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Zhang H, Li A, Jiang Y, Chen W, Wang J, Zhang P, Deng G, Wang W, Chen J, Lin Y. Sleep quality and influencing factors and correlation with T-lymphocyte subpopulation counts in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis: a cross-sectional study. BMC Infect Dis 2022; 22:956. [PMID: 36550493 PMCID: PMC9773432 DOI: 10.1186/s12879-022-07946-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2022] [Accepted: 12/13/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Patients diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) have poor sleep quality due to multiple factors. We aimed to assess the sleep status and related factors of TB patients in Shenzhen, China. METHODS A questionnaire survey was conducted on 461 TB patients hospitalized at Shenzhen Third People's Hospital from March 2021 to January 2022, and sleep quality was assessed using the Pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI). RESULTS A total of 459 valid questionnaires were collected, and 238 of the 459 TB patients had general or poor sleep quality (PSQI > 5). Patients' gender, marriage, nutritional screening score, family atmosphere, fear of discrimination, fear of interactions, and the impact of the disease on their work life had significant effects on sleep quality (P < 0.05); PSQI scores of TB patients were negatively correlated with lymphocyte counts (r = - 0.296, P < 0.01), T-lymphocyte counts (r = - 0.293, P < 0.01), helper T lymphocyte counts (r = - 0.283, P < 0.01), killer T lymphocyte counts (r = - 0.182, P < 0.05), and were positively correlated with depression scores (r = 0.424, P < 0.01). Multivariable logistic regression analysis showed that male (OR = 1.64,95% CI 1.11-2.42, P < 0.05), unmarried (OR = 1.57, 95% CI 1.02-2.42, P < 0.05), NRS score grade 3(OR = 5.35, 95% CI 2.08-15.73, P < 0.01), general family atmosphere (OR = 2.23, 95% CI 1.07-4.93, P < 0.05), and the disease affecting work (OR = 1.66, 95% CI 1.11-2.50, P < 0.05) were factors influencing poor sleep quality. CONCLUSION Most TB patients had varying degrees of sleep disturbance, which may be affected by their gender, marriage, family atmosphere, nutritional status, the effect of the disease on work life, and, depression, as well as lower absolute T-lymphocyte subpopulation counts. Appropriate interventions should be implemented to improve their sleep quality, when treating or caring for such patients.
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- Hailin Zhang
- grid.410741.7Department of Pulmonary Medicine and Tuberculosis, The Third People’s Hospital of Shenzhen, Shenzhen, People’s Republic of China
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- grid.412017.10000 0001 0266 8918Hengyang Medical School, School of Nursing, University of South China, Hengyang, People’s Republic of China
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- grid.412017.10000 0001 0266 8918Hengyang Medical School, School of Nursing, University of South China, Hengyang, People’s Republic of China
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- grid.410741.7Department of Pulmonary Medicine and Tuberculosis, The Third People’s Hospital of Shenzhen, Shenzhen, People’s Republic of China
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- grid.410741.7Department of Pulmonary Medicine and Tuberculosis, The Third People’s Hospital of Shenzhen, Shenzhen, People’s Republic of China
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- grid.410741.7Department of Pulmonary Medicine and Tuberculosis, The Third People’s Hospital of Shenzhen, Shenzhen, People’s Republic of China
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- grid.410741.7Department of Pulmonary Medicine and Tuberculosis, The Third People’s Hospital of Shenzhen, Shenzhen, People’s Republic of China
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- grid.410741.7Department of Pulmonary Medicine and Tuberculosis, The Third People’s Hospital of Shenzhen, Shenzhen, People’s Republic of China
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- grid.410741.7Department of Pulmonary Medicine and Tuberculosis, The Third People’s Hospital of Shenzhen, Shenzhen, People’s Republic of China ,grid.412017.10000 0001 0266 8918Hengyang Medical School, School of Nursing, University of South China, Hengyang, People’s Republic of China
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- grid.410741.7Department of Pulmonary Medicine and Tuberculosis, The Third People’s Hospital of Shenzhen, Shenzhen, People’s Republic of China
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Mass Spectrometry-Based Proteomic and Metabolomic Profiling of Serum Samples for Discovery and Validation of Tuberculosis Diagnostic Biomarker Signature. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms232213733. [PMID: 36430211 PMCID: PMC9694769 DOI: 10.3390/ijms232213733] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2022] [Revised: 10/26/2022] [Accepted: 11/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Tuberculosis (TB) is a transmissible disease listed as one of the 10 leading causes of death worldwide (10 million infected in 2019). A swift and precise diagnosis is essential to forestall its transmission, for which the discovery of effective diagnostic biomarkers is crucial. In this study, we aimed to discover molecular biomarkers for the early diagnosis of tuberculosis. Two independent cohorts comprising 29 and 34 subjects were assayed by proteomics, and 49 were included for metabolomic analysis. All subjects were arranged into three experimental groups—healthy controls (controls), latent TB infection (LTBI), and TB patients. LC-MS/MS blood serum protein and metabolite levels were submitted to univariate, multivariate, and ROC analysis. From the 149 proteins quantified in the discovery set, 25 were found to be differentially abundant between controls and TB patients. The AUC, specificity, and sensitivity, determined by ROC statistical analysis of the model composed of four of these proteins considering both proteomic sets, were 0.96, 93%, and 91%, respectively. The five metabolites (9-methyluric acid, indole-3-lactic acid, trans-3-indoleacrylic acid, hexanoylglycine, and N-acetyl-L-leucine) that better discriminate the control and TB patient groups (VIP > 1.75) from a total of 92 metabolites quantified in both ionization modes were submitted to ROC analysis. An AUC = 1 was determined, with all samples being correctly assigned to the respective experimental group. An integrated ROC analysis enrolling one protein and four metabolites was also performed for the common control and TB patients in the proteomic and metabolomic groups. This combined signature correctly assigned the 12 controls and 12 patients used only for prediction (AUC = 1, specificity = 100%, and sensitivity = 100%). This multiomics approach revealed a biomarker signature for tuberculosis diagnosis that could be potentially used for developing a point-of-care diagnosis clinical test.
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The Association of Peripheral T Lymphocyte Subsets Disseminated Infection by Mycobacterium Tuberculosis in HIV-Negative Patients: A Retrospective Observational Study. Medicina (B Aires) 2022; 58:medicina58111606. [DOI: 10.3390/medicina58111606] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2022] [Revised: 11/02/2022] [Accepted: 11/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Background and Objective: This study was performed to investigate the association of peripheral T lymphocyte subsets with disseminated infection (DI) by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) in HIV-negative patients. Methods and Materials: The study included 587 HIV-negative tuberculosis (TB) patients. Results: In TB patients with DI, the proportion of CD4+ T cells decreased, the proportion of CD8+ T cells increased, and the ratio of CD4+/CD8+ T cells decreased. According to univariate analysis, smoking, alcohol consumption, rifampicin-resistance, retreatment, and high sputum bacterial load were linked to lower likelihood of developing MTB dissemination. Multivariate analysis indicated that after adjustment for alcohol use, smoking, retreatment, smear, culture, rifampicin-resistance, and CD4+/CD8+, the proportion of CD8+ T cells (but not CD4+ T cells) was independently and positively associated with the prevalence of DI in HIV-negative pulmonary TB (PTB) patients. Conclusions: Examining T lymphocyte subsets is of great value for evaluating the immune function of HIV-negative TB patients, and an increase in the CD8+ T cell proportion may be a critical clue regarding the cause of DI in such patients.
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Zhan S, Juan X, Ren T, Wang Y, Fu L, Deng G, Zhang P. Extensive Radiological Manifestation in Patients with Diabetes and Pulmonary Tuberculosis: A Cross-Sectional Study. Ther Clin Risk Manag 2022; 18:595-602. [PMID: 35645562 PMCID: PMC9137957 DOI: 10.2147/tcrm.s363328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2022] [Accepted: 05/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background Diabetes mellitus (DM) is believed to affect tuberculosis (TB) at multiple levels in disease control and treatment efficacy, but clinical and radiological presentation resulting from interaction of the two diseases is not known. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted on data obtained from medical records of 438 patients confirmed with TB-DM comorbidity at the Third people's hospital of Shenzhen from May 01, 2014, to April 30, 2019. Their CT images were reviewed, and patients were divided into subgroups according to lung cavitation: with and without cavities, and number of segments showing pulmonary infiltration: <4 segment, 4-8 segment, >8 segment infiltrates. We then compared clinical parameters between these groups. Results The median age of the patients was 50.0 years (IQR 43.3-56.0) and 86% (n=375) of them were male. Pulmonary cavities were found in 80.8% patients. About 42.7% and 27.2% patients were seen to have infiltration involving 4-8 and >8 lung segments, respectively. Patients presented with cavitation and infiltration involving a greater number of lung segments had significantly higher values of WBC, MONO%, GRA%, CRP, lower LYN% level and higher bacterial burden in sputum (P<0.001). Higher HbA1c and FBG were only observed in patients with lung cavities (P<0.001). There was no difference in positive ELISPOT.TB and PCT level between the groups regardless of presence or absence of lung cavity (P>0.9 and P=0.1 respectively). Lower HGB, ALB and higher PCT were observed in patients with infiltration involving more lung segments. Conclusion Hyper-inflammation in peripheral blood was significantly associated with cavity and the number of lung lesions. Hyperglycemia was significantly associated with the development of lung cavity. Glycemic control and inflammation influenced radiographic manifestations in patients with TB-DM.
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- Senlin Zhan
- Department of Pulmonary Medicine and Tuberculosis, The Third People’s Hospital of Shenzhen, Shenzhen, Guangdong, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Public Health, Health Science Center, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine and Tuberculosis, The Third People’s Hospital of Shenzhen, Shenzhen, Guangdong, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine and Tuberculosis, The Third People’s Hospital of Shenzhen, Shenzhen, Guangdong, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine and Tuberculosis, The Third People’s Hospital of Shenzhen, Shenzhen, Guangdong, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine and Tuberculosis, The Third People’s Hospital of Shenzhen, Shenzhen, Guangdong, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine and Tuberculosis, The Third People’s Hospital of Shenzhen, Shenzhen, Guangdong, People’s Republic of China
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Disseminated Tuberculosis in an Immunocompetent Patient Associated With the Use of Contaminated Bone Matrix Graft in Spine Surgery. INFECTIOUS DISEASES IN CLINICAL PRACTICE 2022. [DOI: 10.1097/ipc.0000000000001125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Baluku JB, Mayinja E, Mugabe P, Ntabadde K, Olum R, Bongomin F. Prevalence of anaemia and associated factors among people with pulmonary tuberculosis in Uganda. Epidemiol Infect 2022; 150:e29. [PMID: 35022106 PMCID: PMC8888272 DOI: 10.1017/s0950268822000103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2021] [Revised: 01/02/2022] [Accepted: 01/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Anaemia predicts delayed sputum conversion and mortality in tuberculosis (TB). We determined the prevalence and factors associated with anaemia among people with TB at the National Tuberculosis Treatment Centre in Uganda. People with bacteriologically confirmed TB were consecutively enrolled in a cross-sectional study between August 2017 and March 2018. Blood samples were tested for a full blood hemogram, HIV infection, and CD4+ and CD8+ T-cell counts. Anaemia was defined as a haemoglobin level of <13.0 grams per decilitre (g/dl) for males and <12.0 g/dl for females. Of 358 participants, 210 (58.7%, 95% confidence interval (CI) 53.4-63.8) had anaemia. Anaemia was associated with night sweats, a longer duration of fever, low body mass index (BMI), hyperthermia, high sputum bacillary loads, HIV co-infection, and low CD4 and CD8 counts at bivariate analysis. Factors associated with anaemia at multivariable analysis were low BMI (odds ratio (OR) 2.93, 95% CI 1.70-5.05, P < 0.001), low CD4:CD8 ratio (OR 2.54, 95% CI 1.07-6.04, P = 0.035) and microcytosis (OR 4.23, 95% CI 2.17-8.25, P < 0.001). Anaemia may be associated with the features of severe TB disease and should be considered in TB severity scores.
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- Joseph Baruch Baluku
- Division of pulmonology, Kiruddu National Referral Hospital, Kampala, Uganda
- Makerere University Lung Institute, Kampala, Uganda
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- Directorate of programs, Mildmay Uganda, Wakiso, Uganda
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- School of Medicine, Makerere University College of Health Sciences, Kampala, Uganda
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- Department of Medical Microbiology & Immunology, Faculty of Medicine, Gulu University, Gulu, Uganda
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