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Chronic tuberculosis

Last edited: 4/10/2026

Overview

Tuberculosis (TB) can be a significant cause of disability, with a substantial prevalence reported across various impairments. These disabilities can affect multiple organ systems and impact mental health, with varying prevalence based on country income level and drug resistance 1.

Diagnosis

Management

  • Drug-resistant TB is associated with higher rates of respiratory, neurological, hearing impairments, and mental health disorders 1.

    • Special Populations

    Key Recommendations

  • There is an urgent need for more uniform reporting tools for TB-related disability 1.
  • Further research is needed to better quantify and mitigate TB-related disabilities 1.

    • References

    1 Alene KA, Wangdi K, Colquhoun S, Chani K, Islam T, Rahevar K et al.. Tuberculosis related disability: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC medicine 2021. link

    Original source

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      Tuberculosis related disability: a systematic review and meta-analysis. — Alene KA, Wangdi K, Colquhoun S, Chani K, Islam T, Rahevar K et al. BMC medicine (2021)
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