Sputum microscopy results at two and three months predict outcome of tuberculosis treatment [Notes from the Field]

OBJECTIVE: To assess the importance of monitoring sputum conversion as an early treatment indicator of treatment success.METHODS: Retrospective analysis of sputum conversion in a cohort of 'cured' tuberculosis patients.RESULTS: Of 65 (95%) patients whose sputum converted in the third month...

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Veröffentlicht in:	The international journal of tuberculosis and lung disease 1997-12, Vol.1 (6), p.570-572
Hauptverfasser:	Feng-zeng, Zhao, Levy, Sumin, Wen
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Antitubercular Agents - therapeutic use China Diagnosis Humans Microscopy Retrospective Studies Sputum Sputum - microbiology Time Factors Treatment Outcome Tuberculosis Tuberculosis, Pulmonary - drug therapy Tuberculosis, Pulmonary - microbiology
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Zusammenfassung:	OBJECTIVE: To assess the importance of monitoring sputum conversion as an early treatment indicator of treatment success.METHODS: Retrospective analysis of sputum conversion in a cohort of 'cured' tuberculosis patients.RESULTS: Of 65 (95%) patients whose sputum converted in the third month of treatment, 62 were cured; only 21 of 35 (60%) patients whose sputum was still positive at the end of three months of treatment were ultimately cured.CONCLUSION: Sputum conversion during the third month of treatment is an important predictor of treatment success; failure to convert predicts treatment failure.
ISSN:	1027-3719