Tuberculosis in southern Morocco: Retrospective analysis from 2006 to 2012.

Introduction: Tuberculosis, a global major concern, causes millions of deaths annually despite WHO strategies. A persistent gap in detection and treatment facilitates rapid spread in high-burden countries.

Aims: Analyze the clinical-epidemiological profile of tuberculosis patients in Laayoune and Tarfaya, Morocco, emphasizing risk factors and evolution of the tuberculosis Methods: Retrospective analysis of 1332 tuberculosis cases at the Respiratory Diseases Diagnosis and Treatment Center in Laayoune (2006-2012).