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.