Publications by authors named "Van Duc Doan"
Trop Med Int Health
January 2025
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to compare the clinical, radiological, and laboratory features of newly diagnosed smear-positive pulmonary tuberculosis in elderly patients (65+) versus younger patients in Vietnam.
- Out of 183 patients analyzed, those aged 65 and older showed differences in symptoms and X-ray findings, with younger patients more likely to experience night sweats and cavitation lesions, while elderly patients experienced more muscle/joint pain and pulmonary fibrosis.
- The research highlights the need for age-specific considerations in diagnosing and treating tuberculosis, indicating that tailored approaches could improve patient outcomes based on age-related differences.
