Post tuberculosis treatment infectious complications

Post tuberculosis treatment infectious complications

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Following greater attention and follow-up of patients with treated pulmonary tuberculosis (TB), it has emerged that infections are more likely to occur in this cohort of patients.This comes as no surprise, as pulmonary TB is a destructive process that leads to cicatrization, alteration of parenchyma, bronchiectasis, and scarring of the lung, with reduction of lung volumes Goalie - Trappers - Junior and an impact on pulmonary function.In addition to relapse and re-infection with TB, other pathogens are increasingly recognized in post-TB patients.

This paper serves as a summary and guide on how to approach the post-TB patient with new signs and symptoms of pulmonary infection in order to ensure optimal management and rehabilitation.Keywords: AV Tuberculosis, Post-treatment complication, Sequelae, Pulmonary rehabilitation, NTM, Bronchiectasis.