Pattern of Cutaneous Tuberculosis in Rayalaseema Region, AP
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2019, Vol 18, Issue 1
Abstract
Cutaneous tuberculosis continues to be a significant medical problem even with the advent of highly effective anti-tuberculosis drugs. About 9832 new patients were examined over a period of 18 months and it was revealed that 14 patients (0.14%) had cutaneous tuberculosis. Most of the tuberculosis patients (57.1%) were between the ages of 21 to 40 years. Lupus vulgaris was the commonest variant (35.71%), followed by Tuberculosis verrucose cutis (21.04%). Males suffered more than females (1.8:1) and all patients belonged to lower socioeconomic class. 9 cases (64.28%) showed evidence of BCG vaccination that failed to protect cutaneous tuberculosis. Mantoux test was positive in 78.57% of cases. Bacteriological examination was negative in all cases. Response to antitubercular therapy was very good in all cases.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Suresh sake, Dr. S. Chandra Babu, Dr. S parveen, K. Bhargavi, S. Devasree
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