Open AccessEpidemiological profile of pulmonary tuberculosis relapse cases in the city of Butembo east of the democratic republic of Congo
Author(s) -
Kambale Maliro André,
Muhindo Valimungighe Moïse,
Kakule Kombi Jackson,
Paluku Kasomo,
Nzanzu Mutume Vivalya,
Kahindo Saasita Apollinaire,
Kasereka Mutsunga Augustin,
Mbo Mukonkole Jean Paulin
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
journal of medical research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2395-7565
DOI - 10.31254/jmr.2019.5506
Subject(s) - tuberculosis , medicine , epidemiology , cohort , cohort study , odds ratio , environmental health , surgery , demography , pathology , sociology
Antibiotic resistance to the treatment of Tuberculosis is of growing concern around the world. The aim of this work was to determine the frequency and epidemiological factors of Tuberculosis relapse in Butembo town. Method: This descriptive study covered the period from January 1, 2005 to December 31, 2015. The research data were collected from the quarterly reports of the Tuberculosis Screening and Treatment Centers (TCSCs) in Butembo City. Data analysis was performed using Chi square, Odds Ratio and Linear Regression tests. Result: In a cohort of 4881 patients followed up for pulmonary tuberculosis in Butembo town, the frequency of Tuberculosis relapses was 1.78%. This frequency had an annual downward trend of -0.134%. The mortality rate for Tuberculosis relapses was 10%. History of alcohol and tobacco, associated morbidities such as HIV AIDS, malnutrition and diabetes were found to be significant risk factors for TB relapse. The onset of TB relapses was significantly dependent on the patients' profession. Conclusion: The trend of relapse cases is decreasing in Butembo City. This is in agreement with WHO's goals of reversing the epidemiological trend of Tuberculosis by 2020.