Dynamic Challenges of Active Tuberculosis: Prevalence and Risk Factors of Co-Infection in Clinical and Microbiological Characteristics at King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is a major public health issue in Saudi Arabia, particularly impacting the elderly. Immunocompromising conditions, including comorbidities, malignancies, and the use of immunosuppressive agents, are major risk factors for active TB (ATB).

Objective: To analyze clinical factors and estimate mortality in TB and drug-resistant cases.

Epidemiological and Clinical Insights into : A Six-Year Study on Age, Antibiotics, and Specimens.

Background: This six-year retrospective study provides an in-depth analysis of the epidemiological and clinical patterns associated with () infections, focusing on age distribution, antibiotic resistance profiles, and specimen types.

Aim: The research examines the incidence and characteristics of non-Multi-Drug Resistant (non-MDR) and Multi-Drug Resistant (MDR) strains by reviewing patient records from January 2016 to December 2022.

Methods: Through a statistical analysis, the study highlights the incidence rates across diverse age groups and explores the impact of antibiotic treatment regimens on infection outcomes.