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ASSESSING TUBERCULOSIS EPIDEMIOLOGY IN RAIPUR'S ELDERLY POPULATION: A PROSPECTIVE STUDY COMPARING CBNAAT AND AFB TESTING
Karan Sahu, *Shishir Vind Sharma, Prasanna Kumar Sharma, Shilpa Sharma, Shubhra Sharma and Loknath Deshmukh
ABSTRACT
This study explores aging impact on immune function and its correlation with tuberculosis in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. Aging leads to a gradual decline in immune function, significantly affecting health. Tuberculosis, primarily affecting the lungs, is a major global health concern and ranks second among communicable diseases worldwide. The research assessed immune system efficiency in Raipur's elderly population against Mycobacterium tuberculosis. An epidemiological survey collected sputum samples from suspected tuberculosis patients in selected areas, with acid-fast staining used to determine tuberculosis status. Results showed higher tuberculosis prevalence among the elderly, linked to age-related declines in pulmonary function. Additionally, research at Raipur Institute of Medical Sciences & Medical College Hospital focused on early tuberculosis diagnosis Keywords: Mycobacterium Tuberculosis, Cartridge-Based Nucleic Acid Amplification Test (CBNAAT), Acid Fast Staining (AFB), Epidemiology, Aging, TB Diagnosis. [Download Article] [Download Certifiate] |