Relevant bibliographies by topics / Tuberculosis – Diagnosis – Ethiopia

Contents

  1. Journal articles
  2. Dissertations / Theses

Academic literature on the topic 'Tuberculosis – Diagnosis – Ethiopia'

Author: Grafiati
Published: 4 June 2021
Last updated: 14 February 2022

Create a spot-on reference in APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard, and other styles

Select a source type:

Consult the lists of relevant articles, books, theses, conference reports, and other scholarly sources on the topic 'Tuberculosis – Diagnosis – Ethiopia.'

Next to every source in the list of references, there is an 'Add to bibliography' button. Press on it, and we will generate automatically the bibliographic reference to the chosen work in the citation style you need: APA, MLA, Harvard, Chicago, Vancouver, etc.

You can also download the full text of the academic publication as pdf and read online its abstract whenever available in the metadata.

Journal articles on the topic "Tuberculosis – Diagnosis – Ethiopia"

1

Arega, Balew, Amdemeskel Mersha, Abraham Minda, Yitagesu Getachew, Alazar Sitotaw, Tefera Gebeyehu, and Asnake Agunie. "Epidemiology and the diagnostic challenge of extra-pulmonary tuberculosis in a teaching hospital in Ethiopia." PLOS ONE 15, no. 12 (December 15, 2020): e0243945. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0243945.

Full text
Abstract:
Background Ethiopia reported a high rate of extra-pulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB) and the cases are increasing since the last three decades. However, diagnostic evidence to initiate TB treatment among EPTB cases is not well known. Therefore, we described the epidemiology and assessed how EPTB is diagnosed in a teaching hospital in Ethiopia. Methods We conducted a retrospective review among all adult EPTB cases diagnosed in Yekatit 12 Hospital Medical College from 2015 to 2019. Using a standardized data abstraction sheet, we collected data from patients’ medical records on sociodemographic, sites, and laboratory diagnosis of EPTB cases. Results Of the 965 total TB cases, 49.8%(481) had a recorded diagnosis of EPTB during the study period. The mean age of EPTB patients was 32.9 years (SD±13.9) and 50.7% were males. Tubercular lymphadenitis (40.3%), abdominal (23.4%), and pleural TB(13.5%) were the most common sites of EPTB involvement, followed in descending order by the genitourinary, skeletal, central nervous system, abscess, breast, and laryngeal TB. We found a histopathology finding consistent with EPTB in 59.1% of cases, Acid-fast bacilli positive in 1.5%, and the rest diagnosed on radiological grounds. In the majority of cases, more than one diagnostic method was used to diagnose EPTB cases. Conclusions Nearly half of TB patients had a recorded diagnosis of EPTB that comprise heterogeneous anatomical sites. All EPTB patients were started anti-TB therapy without definitive microbiology results. This indicates the diagnostic challenge of EPTB faced in our setting and proves to be significant for TB control in Ethiopia.
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
2

Tufa and Denning. "The Burden of Fungal Infections in Ethiopia." Journal of Fungi 5, no. 4 (November 22, 2019): 109. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/jof5040109.

Full text
Abstract:
The burden of severe fungal infections (FIs) is not well addressed in Ethiopia. We have estimated the burden of FIs from multiple demographic sources and by searching articles from PubMed. Opportunistic FIs were estimated using modelling and 2017 national HIV data. The burdens of chronic pulmonary aspergillosis (CPA) and allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) were estimated by using the prevalence of asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and annual the incidence of tuberculosis. Of the 105,000,000 estimated Ethiopian population, 610,000 are thought to have HIV infection. Our estimation of HIV-related FIs were: 9900 cryptococcal meningitis (CM), 12,700 Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PCP), 76,300 oral and 56,000 oesophageal candidiasis cases. A remarkable 7,051,700 4–14-year-olds probably have tinea capitis and 1,469,000 women probably have recurrent Candida vaginitis. There were 15,200 estimated CPA cases (prevalence) and 11,500 invasive aspergillosis (IA) cases (incidence). Data are scant, but we estimated 5300 candidaemia and 800 Candida peritonitis cases. In conclusion, approximately 8% of Ethiopians suffer from FIs annually, mostly schoolchildren with tinea capitis. IA, CM and PCP are the major causes of fungal deaths. The absence of CD4 count is challenging the identification of HIV patients at risk of opportunistic FIs. There is a pressing need to improve FI diagnosis, probably including national surveillance.
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
3

Mohammed, Hussen, Lemessa Oljira, Kedir Teji Roba, Esther Ngadaya, Tigest Ajeme, Tewodros Haile, Achenef Kidane, Tsegahun Manyazewal, Abebaw Fekadu, and Getnet Yimer. "Burden of tuberculosis and challenges related to screening and diagnosis in Ethiopia." Journal of Clinical Tuberculosis and Other Mycobacterial Diseases 19 (May 2020): 100158. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jctube.2020.100158.

Full text
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
4

Habtamu Molla. "Yielding Accuracy of Morning and Spot Sputum Samples for Diagnosis Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Using Gene Xpert MTB/RIF Assay at EPHI, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia." Journal of Multidisciplinary Research in Healthcare 6, no. 1 (July 17, 2020): 1–5. http://dx.doi.org/10.15415/jmrh.2019.61001.

Full text
Abstract:
Background: Tuberculosis is a global health problem and leading cause of mortality and morbidity in the world. Correct diagnosis of tuberculosis is the main challenge for control of tuberculosis. World health organization has prioritized improving diagnostic guidelines and tests for TB diagnosis. Priority has been given for development of new Tuberculosis diagnostic methods. But diagnosis of Tuberculosis highly affected by quality specimen collected which has been given less attention. The aim of this is to assess Yielding accuracy of morning and spot sputum samples for diagnosis Mycobacterium tuberculosis using Gene Xpert Mycobacterium Tuberculosis (MTB)/Rifampicin Resistance (RIF).Methodology: Cross sectional study was conducted and convenient sampling technique used to select participants. Checklists used to collect the data from April 1 to May 30, 2018 G.C. A total of two hundred twenty two (222) sputum samples from 111 suspected tuberculosis patients were analyzed using Gene Xpert MTB/RIF Assay. SPSS version 20 was used for statistical analysis. Results: From 111 TB suspected patients, 55.9% were male and the rest of 44.1% was female. In terms of sample quality, 81.1% morning sputum samples and 79.3% spot sputum samples were had good sample quality. The outcomes of the research show an increase in odds value in sputum quality and sputum consistency for TB diagnosis. But, the relation is not significant associationwith TB positivity.Conclusion: Based on the results of this study, the diagnosis of TB using spot sputum samples as well as using morning sputum samples is almost similar for detection of MTB by Gene Xpert MTB/RIF Assay. Physical Quality of sputum sample or consistency is not association with TB positivity using Gene Xpert MTB/RIF Assay. Results: From 111 TB suspected patients, 55.9% were male and the rest of 44.1% was female. In terms of sample quality, 81.1% morning sputum samples and 79.3% spot sputum samples were had good sample quality. The outcomes of the research shows an increase in odds value in sputum quality and sputum consistency for TB diagnosis. But, the relation is not significant association with TB positivity. Conclusion: Based on the results of this study, the diagnosis of TB using spot sputum samples as well as using morning sputum samples is almost similar for the detection of MTB by Gene Xpert MTB/RIF Assay. Physical Quality of sputum sample or consistency is not associated with TB positivity using Gene Xpert MTB/RIF Assay.
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
5

Melaku, Samuel, Hardeep Rai Sharma, and Getahun Asres Alemie. "Pastoralist Community’s Perception of Tuberculosis: A Quantitative Study from Shinille Area of Ethiopia." Tuberculosis Research and Treatment 2013 (2013): 1–8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/475605.

Full text
Abstract:
Background. In Ethiopia the prevalence of all forms of TB is estimated at 261/100 000 population, leading to an annual mortality rate of 64/100 000 population. The incidence rate of smear-positive TB is 108/100 000 population.Objectives. To assess knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding TB among pastoralists in Shinille district, Somali region, Ethiopia.Method. A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 821 pastoralists aged >18 years and above from February to May, 2011 using self-structured questionnaire.Results. Most (92.8%) of the study participants heard about TB, but only 10.1% knew about its causative agent. Weight loss as main symptom, transmittance through respiratory air droplets, and sputum examination for diagnosis were the answers of 34.3%, 29.9%, and 37.9% of pastoralists, respectively. The majority (98.3%) of respondents reported that TB could be cured, of which 93.3% believed with modern drugs. About 41.3% of participants mentioned covering the nose and mouth during sneezing and coughing as a preventive measure. The multivariate logistic regression analysis indicated that household income >300 Ethiopian Birr and Somali ethnicity were associated with high TB knowledge. Regarding health seeking behaviour practice only 48.0% of the respondents preferred to visit government hospital and discuss their problems with doctors/health care providers.Conclusion. This study observed familiarity with gaps and low overall knowledge on TB and revealed negative attitudes like discrimination intentions in the studied pastoral community.
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
6

Addisu, Melese Dagnaw, and Zeleke Tiruneh Balew. "Laboratory diagnostic systems used in the diagnosis of tuberculosis in Ethiopia: A systematic review." Journal of Medical Laboratory and Diagnosis 5, no. 2 (February 28, 2014): 14–21. http://dx.doi.org/10.5897/jmld2013.0086.

Full text
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
7

Getnet, Fentabil, Meaza Demissie, Alemayehu Worku, Tesfaye Gobena, Rea Tschopp, and Berhanu Seyoum. "Longer Delays in Diagnosis and Treatment of Pulmonary Tuberculosis in Pastoralist Setting, Eastern Ethiopia." Risk Management and Healthcare Policy Volume 13 (June 2020): 583–94. http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/rmhp.s258186.

Full text
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
8

Shiferaw, Melashu Balew, Hiwot Amare Hailu, Abebe Alemu Fola, Mulatu Melese Derebe, Aimro Tadese Kebede, Abayneh Admas Kebede, Manamnot Agegne Emiru, and Zelalem Dessie Gelaw. "Tuberculosis Laboratory Diagnosis Quality Assurance among Public Health Facilities in West Amhara Region, Ethiopia." PLOS ONE 10, no. 9 (September 16, 2015): e0138488. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0138488.

Full text
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
9

Diriba, Getu, Abebaw Kebede, Habteyes Hailu Tola, Bazezew Yenew, Shewki Moga, Desalegn Addise, Ayinalem Alemu, et al. "Molecular characterization and drug resistance patterns of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex in extrapulmonary tuberculosis patients in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia." PLOS ONE 15, no. 12 (December 7, 2020): e0243493. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0243493.

Full text
Abstract:
Background Molecular characterization of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) is important to understand the pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of tuberculosis (TB). However, there is limited information on molecular characteristics and drug-resistant patterns of MTB in patients with extra-pulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB) in Ethiopia. Thus, this study aimed to determine the molecular characteristics and drug resistance patterns of MTB in patients with EPTB in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Methods This study was conducted on frozen stored isolates of EPTB survey conducted in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. A drug susceptibility test was performed using BACTEC-MGIT 960. Species and strain identification were performed using the Geno-Type MTBC and spoligotyping technique, respectively. Data were entered into the MIRU-VNTRplus database to assess the spoligotype patterns of MTB. Analysis was performed using SPSS version 23, and participants’ characteristics were presented by numbers and proportions. Results Of 151 MTB isolates, 29 (19.2%) were resistant to at least one drug. The highest proportion of isolates was resistant to Isoniazid (14.6%) and Pyrazinamide (14.6%). Nine percent of isolates had multidrug-resistant TB (MDR-TB), and 21.4% of them had pre-extensively drug-resistant TB (pre-XDR-TB). Among the 151 MTB isolates characterized by spoligotyping, 142 (94.6%) had known patterns, while 9 (6.0%) isolates were not matched with the MIRU-VNTRplus spoligotype database. Of the isolates which had known patterns, 2% was M.bovis while 98% M. tuberculosis. Forty-one different spoligotype patterns were identified. The most frequently identified SpolDB4 (SIT) wereSIT149 (21.2%), SIT53 (14.6%) and SIT26 (9.6%). The predominant genotypes identified were T (53.6%), Central Asia Strain (19.2%) and Haarlem (9.9%). Conclusion The present study showed a high proportion of MDR-TB and pre-XDR-TB among EPTB patients. The strains were mostly grouped into SIT149, SIT53, and SIT26. The T family lineage was the most prevalent genotype. MDR-TB and pre-XDR-TB prevention is required to combat these strains in EPTB. A large scale study is required to describe the molecular characteristics and drug resistance patterns of MTB isolates in EPTB patients.
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
10

Shimeles, Ezra, Melaku Tilahun, Tsegaye Hailu, Fikre Enquselassie, Abraham Aseffa, Alemayehu Mekonnen, and Getachew Wondimagegn. "Time Interval for Diagnosis of Tuberculosis and Related Expenditure in Selected Health Centers in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia." Advances in Public Health 2019 (December 3, 2019): 1–11. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/4705139.

Full text
Abstract:
Background. Tuberculosis (TB) has continued to be a major health problem globally, in spite of the efforts to improve the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. It affects millions of people each year and stands as the second cause of death due to infectious disease in the world. Early case finding and timely initiation of treatment is essential to ensure effective control of the disease as late diagnosis and treatment can aggravate the disease and result in poor outcomes and increase chances of transmission. Although TB services are supposed to be provided free of charge, TB affected families incur different types of costs in the process of seeking care, which might include health and nonhealth related costs. TB programs need to identify the underlying factors for delay and related expenditure for TB related services, in order to devise an effective strategy to reduce them. Therefore, the study aimed to assess the time interval between developing TB symptom until patients start anti-TB treatment and associated cost incurred by patients and families. Methods. This cross-sectional study was conducted among pulmonary TB patients who are bacteriologically confirmed, whose age is above 15 years and diagnosed at health centres in Addis Ababa. Results. The median time interval between onset of symptom and commencement of treatment was 4 weeks (IQR: 3, 6). Most patients with TB symptoms visited several health facilities before the final diagnosis was confirmed, the median number of visits being two, and only 48.8% were diagnosed on their first visit. Hence, they spent a lot of their limited resource in search of getting the right diagnosis. The total combined expenditure for all the visits was estimated to be median (IQR) 172.65 birrs (12, 671). Two variables were found to show statistically significant association with higher expenditure. Respondents who have good level of knowledge about TB are less likely to spend more than the median expenditure almost by a fifth compared to those with limited knowledge on TB, (adjusted odds ratio (AOR) = 0.2, with 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.06, 0.84). Patients who visited public hospitals were almost three times and those who visited private health facilities almost four times more likely to pay more than the median total expenditure, compared to those who visited health centre, AOR (95% CI) = 2.8 (1.53, 5.19) and AOR (CI) of 3.86 (1.06, 14.03), respectively. Conclusion. Patients with TB symptoms visit several health facilities till they are diagnosed, the median duration from onset of symptom till commencement of TB treatment being 4 weeks. It was noted that they face major expenses in the process of navigation to the right care. Two variables had statistically significant association with high pre-diagnosis expenditure, where patients with good level of knowledge about TB are less likely to spend more than the median, while patients who visited public hospitals or private health facilities had very high expenses. Improved public awareness about TB, minimizing service charges and other related fees, and further improvement in increasing access to services could reduce the length of time and expense for TB patients and their families. It is recommended to build capacity of health service providers to update them on programmatic approaches and latest diagnostic algorithm. It is important to strengthen public private partnership for TB services.
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
More sources

Dissertations / Theses on the topic "Tuberculosis – Diagnosis – Ethiopia"

1

Berggren, Palme Ingela. "Tuberculosis and HIV interaction in Ethiopian children : aspects on epidemiology, diagnosis and clinical management /." Stockholm, 2002. http://diss.kib.ki.se/2002/91-7349-296-5/.

Full text
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
2

Admassu, Zerihun Yaregal. "Improving tuberculosis case finding among household contacts of tuberculosis patients by using community based model in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia." Thesis, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/27816.

Full text
Abstract:
Introduction: World Health Organization recommends screening of household contact as a key to improve detection of tuberculosis cases. Ethiopia’s current tuberculosis household contact investigation strategies rely on symptomatic contacts attending health facilities for investigation. This approach has not led to the detection of additional tuberculosis (TB) cases; alternative approaches have to be considered. The purpose of the research was to develop guidelines in endorsing the implementation of a community based household contact investigation program in Addis Ababa. Methods: A mixed method research using sequential exploratory design was conducted in Addis Ababa. In the first phase, qualitative data collection and analysis methods were used to formulate intervention approach and in the second phase, a quantitative random controlled trial was conducted, with the purpose of comparing the proposed intervention measures with routine household contact tuberculosis investigation. Frequencies and logistic regression analyses were used to determine the relative risk and associated factors. Thematic analysis was used for qualitative data analysis. Results: The in-depth interview and focus group discussion findings identified themes namely household contact investigation (HHCI) implementation, misconceptions on HHCI, challenges with HHCI Approaches, opportunities for HHCI provision, contributing factors associated with household involvement, strategies for effective HHCI service and partnerships with health bureau. In phase two, the study reported that the prevalence of TB was 7.1% among the intervention group compared to 1.9% in the control groups at the end of first year follow-up. Nine guidelines were developed to support the household contact investigation system. Conclusion: The passive case detection strategy of contact investigation did not find more cases, and tuberculosis patients and their family contacts were not satisfied with this method. However, the proposed community-based strategy shows that more TB cases can be detected by using existing medical staff. Therefore, an approach that makes the service more accessible is significant and the recommended community based TB household contact tracing approaches needs to be scaled up for its performance towards identified missed cases and enhance patient and their household contacts involvement.
Health Studies
D. Litt. et Phil. (Public Health)
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
3

Damte, Tedla Mezemir. "Tuberculosis case detection among HIV positive persons in a hospital in Ethiopia." Diss., 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/13287.

Full text
Abstract:
Collaborative TB/HIV management is essential to prevent and treat TB among HIV-positive TB patients, and to ensure that HIV-positive TB patients are detected and treated appropriately. This quantitative, descriptive, contextual study identified problems encountered during the implementation of TB case detection among HIV-positive individuals in one Ethiopian hospital. During December 2012, 300 checklists were completed about HIV-positive patients’ TB/HIV collaborative management, as reflected in their files. Only 60.2% of HIV-positive patients, who should have received Isoniazid preventive treatment (IPT), were placed on this treatment. X-rays and laboratory examinations of sputum samples were not done according to the Ethiopian guidelines. Most TB patients’ initial screening was done by nurses, not doctors, and included only symptom screening without CD4 count considerations. Managers and healthcare personnel should improve IPT, especially for those with early HIV infection and timely effective treatment for those suffering from TB, before complications arise
Health Studies
Health Studies
M.A. (Public Health)
APA, Harvard, Vancouver, ISO, and other styles
You might also be interested in the extended bibliographies on the topic 'Tuberculosis – Diagnosis – Ethiopia' for particular source types:
Journal articles
We offer discounts on all premium plans for authors whose works are included in thematic literature selections. Contact us to get a unique promo code!

To the bibliography