Publications by authors named "Muhammed Lamin Jatta"
Article Synopsis
- - The study investigated the prevalence of post-tuberculosis lung disease (PTLD) among children and adolescents in The Gambia, focusing on survivors of pulmonary tuberculosis (pTB).
- - Out of 79 participants, a significant number experienced respiratory issues after treatment, including cough and abnormal lung function as indicated by chest X-rays (CXR) and spirometry tests.
- - Factors like age at diagnosis, undernutrition, and lung fibrosis were linked to poorer lung function, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and evaluation post-TB treatment to enhance patient outcomes.
Background: 1.2 million children under 15 years are estimated to have developed tuberculosis (TB) in 2021. 85% of paediatric patients achieve successful treatment outcomes if treated for the first episode of TB.
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