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Moeini L. Epidemiological Study of Clinical Symptoms and Paraclinical Signs, Tuberculosis Patients Hospitalized in Vali-Asr Hospital (May 97-8). J Arak Uni Med Sci 2002; 5 (1) :37-41
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Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran.
Abstract: (1109 Views)
Introduction: Tuberculosis is one of the most important health problems in all around the world. Despite of progression in effective treatment, the disease reduction rate in countries in very slow or ever in significant.
Materials and Methods: This research is conducted in a descriptive-analytic method among 38 hospitalized patients at internal and infections disease services in Vali-Asr hospital (may 97 to may 98).
Results: 15 men (39%) and 23 women (61%) were identified. The major population was observed at age 61-70 and the least over 80 and under 20 years old. The means mean age was 56.5 years (SD=185) and womens 54 (SD=16). The citizens mean age was 47.6 and country people 64.6 that their difference is significant (p=0.01). the above delay was observed 3.2 months for pulmonary tuberculosis (both smear positive and smear negative) and 5.3 months for extrapulmonary tuberculosis, which were 50% lymphatic, 20% bone. 12.5% pritone and female genital (8 of 38). 70% were smear positive. WBC were in normal range (3000-10.000) among 79%. 74% were anemic. The mens mean hemoglobin was significant more than in womens (p=0.03).
Conclusion: According to there are not significant signs for tuberculosis, physician must be more attention to clinical patient finding.
Materials and Methods: This research is conducted in a descriptive-analytic method among 38 hospitalized patients at internal and infections disease services in Vali-Asr hospital (may 97 to may 98).
Results: 15 men (39%) and 23 women (61%) were identified. The major population was observed at age 61-70 and the least over 80 and under 20 years old. The means mean age was 56.5 years (SD=185) and womens 54 (SD=16). The citizens mean age was 47.6 and country people 64.6 that their difference is significant (p=0.01). the above delay was observed 3.2 months for pulmonary tuberculosis (both smear positive and smear negative) and 5.3 months for extrapulmonary tuberculosis, which were 50% lymphatic, 20% bone. 12.5% pritone and female genital (8 of 38). 70% were smear positive. WBC were in normal range (3000-10.000) among 79%. 74% were anemic. The mens mean hemoglobin was significant more than in womens (p=0.03).
Conclusion: According to there are not significant signs for tuberculosis, physician must be more attention to clinical patient finding.
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