Retrospective Study Of Tuberculosis Incidence Among Patients Attending A Tertiary Care Hospital

Year: 2026 | Month: JUN | Volume: Vol. 1 Issue 1 2026 | Issue: Original Articles | Pages:

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Abstract

Introduction:
Pulmonary Tuberculosis (TB), caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, mainly affects the lungs. It remains a major global health problem, affecting people of all age groups and ethnicities despite advances in diagnostic and treatment modalities. It continues to be a significant burden in India, both in terms of morbidity and mortality.

Aim:
To estimate the incidence of Pulmonary Tuberculosis among patients attending Jan Sewa Hospital in Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan.

Material and Methods:
The study was conducted retrospectively at Jan Sewa Hospital, Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan, for a duration of one year (January 2024 to December 2024). The data were collected for all the confirmed pulmonary TB cases diagnosed by Acid Fast staining method and GeneXpert method.

Results:
The total samples received for suspected Pulmonary TB were 1401, out of which only 210 (15%) were found to be positive. The number of samples tested by Acid Fast staining method were 1209, out of which 142 (11.7%) were acid-fast bacilli (AFB) smear-positive. Samples tested by GeneXpert method were 192, out of which 68 (35.5%) were confirmed positive for TB bacilli.

Conclusion:
In our study, 210 (15%) patients were found to be pulmonary tuberculosis positive, suggesting a high TB load in our hospital. It indicates an urgent need for implementing better and more rapid screening methods for diagnosing and treating pulmonary tuberculosis. There is an urgent need to educate the community about the disease. Overall, early detection is very crucial for effective disease management.