Profile and response to anti-tuberculosis treatment among elderly tuberculosis patients treated under the TB Control programme in South India.

Introduction: The demographic transition in India has resulted in an increase in the elderly population. There is limited data on the profile of elderly tuberculosis (TB) patients and their treatment outcomes in India.

Objective: To compare the clinical profile, presentation and response to anti-TB treatment among elderly (≥ 60 yrs) and younger (15-59 yrs) TB patients treated under the Revised National TB Control programme.