Publications by authors named "R Otero-Mallo"
Recent epidemiological trends in extrapulmonary TB in Galicia, Spain.
Int J Tuberc Lung Dis
May 2021
Article Synopsis
- The study analyzed trends and characteristics of extrapulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB) in Galicia, Spain, from 2000 to 2019, revealing that 34.2% of TB cases had EPTB.
- The incidence of EPTB decreased significantly, with cases dropping from 480 in 2000 to 172 in 2019, highlighting a 64% reduction in absolute cases and 4.7% in incidence rates.
- The data showed higher EPTB risk in men, primarily affecting those aged 15-44, with pleural and lymph node sites being the most common, indicating effective tuberculosis control programs.