Research Articles · %812 %e, %2019 · DOI: 10.15520/ijmhs.v9i12.2761

Treatment outcome of tuberculosis cases seen at the University Hospital Center of Fenoarivo

Harison Michel TIARAY, Kiady RAVAHATRA*, Jaobeline RAJAOHARIFETRA, Oninala FenitraRAKOTONDRASOA, Iantsotiana Davidson RAKOTONDRABE, Marie odette RASOAFARANIRINA, Mihaja NANDIMBINIAINA, Jocelyn Rakotomizao, Rakotoson Joelson Lovaniaina, RAHARIMANANA Rondro Nirina

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Introduction: Tuberculosis remains a major public health burden in
developing countries such as Madagascar. The results knowledge of the
instituted treatment constitute a capital step in the management of this
pathology. The objective of our study is to evaluate the results of tuberculosis
management in the Fenoarivo hospital. Methodology: This is a retrospective,
descriptive study evaluating the results of tuberculosis treatment notified at the
diagnosis and management center of the Fenoarivo University Hospital during
the period from Jan 01,2012 to December, 31 2016.
Result: During our study, 1911 patients were included with a male
predominance (sex ratio of 1.79). The patients average age were 37.87 years
old. Pulmonary tuberculosis is prevalent (67.66%) regarding to extra-
pulmonary tuberculosis (32.34%). Therapeutic success, death, failure and
dropped out of treatment rates were 89%, 3%, 1% and 7% respectively. Death
and dropped out of treatment occur mainly during the first and second months
of disease management. Keys words: evaluation studies,Madagascar,
tuberculosis, treatment outcome,