• 제목/요약/키워드: elderly tuberculosis

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A Pilot Project of Systematic Tuberculosis Screening in the Elderly in a South Korean Province

  • Kim, Hyunwoo;Kim, Hee-Jin;Oh, Kyung-Hyun;Oh, Hwan-Wook;Choi, Hongjo
    • Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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    • 제82권3호
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    • pp.194-200
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    • 2019
  • Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is a major infectious disease in South Korea causing substantial disease burden, particularly in the elderly. This study aimed to identify the case detection rate of mobile TB screening for the elderly conducted in the Jeollanam-do region and to analyze risk factors of active TB. Methods: We screened the elderly population (${\geq}65$ years old) in Jeollanam-do from August to December 2017. Chest radiography was performed for all participants. Participants with TB presumptive signs were asked to submit sputum specimen(s). Sputum smear, culture, and polymerase chain reaction analyses were performed. Cascade analysis, chi-squared tests, and Fisher exact tests were used to evaluate screening performance. Results: In total, 12,402 participants were screened, and 211 (1.7%) were suspected to have active TB; 181 of the suspected patients (85.8%) underwent sputum smear test, and 16 (8.8%) patients were confirmed to have TB. The TB prevalence among the elderly was bacteriologically confirmed to be 129 per 100,000 individuals, which was similar to national TB notification data for the same age groups. The proportion of active TB cases increased with age, and differed based on sex and past TB history. However, TB-related symptoms, comorbidity status, and TB screening history within 12 months were not predictive of active TB. Conclusion: This study identified that the prevalence rate was similar to national TB notification data from the same age groups. Periodic, community-based, systematic TB screening among the elderly population is recommended.

노인 폐결핵의 특징 (Characteristics of Pulmonary Tuberculosis in Elderly People)

  • 신지영;정선영;이정은;박지원;유수진;박희선;김주옥;김선영
    • Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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    • 제69권3호
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    • pp.163-170
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    • 2010
  • Background: Pulmonary tuberculosis remains a health concern in Korea despite major progress in the development of new strategies for diagnosing and treating tuberculosis. In particular, the diagnosis of newly developed pulmonary tuberculosis is on the rise in elderly persons. The aim of this study was to investigate the clinical, radiographic characteristics, and treatment outcomes of pulmonary tuberculosis in the elderly. Methods: The medical records of 113 young (<65 years old) and 112 elderly (${\geq}65$ years old) pulmonary tuberculosis patients diagnosed at Chungnam National University hospital between January 2007 and December 2008 were reviewed. Results: There was no difference in the prevalence of typical symptoms between the younger and the elderly group. Dypsnea was the only symptom that occurred more frequently in the elderly group (16.8% vs 5.5%, p=0.008). On radiological study, pneumonic infiltration type was more common in the elderly group (28.6% vs 16.8%, p=0.035). Sputum Acid fast bacilli smear positivity rate was similar between the 2 groups. Elderly patients with anti-tuberculosis medication had more frequent adverse drug reactions; however, there was no significant difference between the 2 groups in the number of patients required to stop medication due to an adverse drug reaction. There were more patients lost to follow-up in the elderly group (22/112, 19.6% vs 11/113, 9.7%, p=0.036). Conclusion: The majority of elderly patients did not complete the treatment, resulting in a poorer outcome. Therefore, we need to make an effort to support the continued screening of elderly patients by making this economically feasible.

고령자 폐결핵에 대한 임상적 관찰 (Clinical Characteristics of Elderly Patients with Pulmonary Tuberculosis)

  • 김정태;엄혜숙;이향주;유남수;조동일
    • Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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    • 제49권4호
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    • pp.432-440
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    • 2000
  • 연구배경 : 최근 고령자 폐결핵은 우리 나라 및 선진국에서 전반적인 인구의 고령화, 여러 가지 만성 소모성 전신질환과의 동반된 질환, 그리고 노인들의 집단 생활 및 빈곤, 면역 저하 등으로 인하여 65세 이상의 노인 층의 결핵 유병률은 증가하는 추세이다. 이에 저자 등은 고령자 폐결핵에 있어서의 임상적인 특정을 관찰하였다. 방법 : 1993년 5월부터 1998년 5월까지 국립의료원 흉부 내과에 입원하였던 65세 이상의 활동성 폐결핵 환자를 대상으로 하였다. 이들 폐결핵 환자는 총 92예 이었으며 이들에서의 성별분포, 증상, 동반된 질환, 진단, 항 결핵제 및 그 부작용 등에 관하여 임상적인 관찰하였다. 결과 : 1) 고령자 폐결핵 92예 중 남자 62예 여자 30예 였으며 남 여 비는 2.1:1이었다. 2) 내원 시 주 증상은 기침(47.8%), 호흡곤란(40.2%), 객담(38.0%), 흉통(12.0%), 식욕부진(10.9%), 발열(9.8%)등의 순이었다. 3) 폐결핵의 과거력이 있는 환자는 38예(41.3%), 과거력이 없는 환자는 54예(58.7%)이었다. 4) 폐결핵과 동반된 질환으로는 만성 폐쇄성 폐 질환 25예 (27.2%), 폐렴 17예(18.5%), 당뇨병 13예(14.1%), 악성종양 10예(10.9%) 등의 순이었다. 5) 결핵피부 반응검사 상 양성인 환자는 43예(82.7%), 음성인 환자 9예(17.3%)이었다. 6) 항산균 객담 도말 검사에서 39예(42.4%), 결핵균 객담 배양검사 14예(15.2%), 객담 TB PCR 10예(10.9%), 기관지 세척액 항산균 도말 검사 2예(2.1%)등에서 각각 양성이었으며 흉부 엑스선 검사로만 진단된 환자는 23예(25.0%)이었다. 7) 단순 흉부 엑스선상 병변의 부위는 우상폐야 50예, 우하폐야 50예로 가장 많았고 좌하폐야가 26예로 가장 적었다. 8) 동반된 폐외 결핵으로는 기관지 결핵 8예(8.7%), 결핵성 흉막삼출 7예(7.6%), 속립성 결핵 5예(5.4%), 장 결핵 2예(2.2%), 신 결핵 1예(1.1%) 이였다. 9) 1차 약으로 치료한 경우가 85예(92.3%)이었고, 2차약으로 치료한 경우 7예(7.6%)이었으며, 항 결핵제의 부작용으로는 INH 3예(말초 다발 신경염, 과만증, 오심), RFP 2예(혈소판감소증, 과민증), EMB 2예(시력감소, S-Cr 증가), PZA 2예(관절염, 간독성)이었다. 결론 : 고령자에서의 폐결핵은 기침, 객담, 호흡곤란 등 그 경미한 증상에 비하여 병변이 심하며, 전형적인 젊은층 폐결핵 환자와 다른 임상 상을 보이고 기타 만성 소모성 전신 질환과도 잘 동반된다. 따라서 고령자 폐결핵은 쉽게 발견되지 않거나 오진될 수도 있다.

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노인 폐결핵환자의 의료기관 이용 및 약물사용 분석 (Analysis of the Use of Medical Institutions and Prescription Drugs for Pulmonary Tuberculosis in Geriatric Patients)

  • 문순지;이영숙;유기연
    • 한국임상약학회지
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    • 제28권2호
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    • pp.95-100
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    • 2018
  • Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis that can affect many organs of the body but usually affects the lungs. The prevalence of TB in Korea is considerably higher than that in other countries with similar economic levels, and is much higher in elderly people. Pharmacotherapy is important in the treatment of TB and requires relatively high compliance for a prolonged duration. Methods: We analyzed sample data of elderly patients obtained from the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service. We used logistic regression analysis and frequency analysis to identify factors that could affect prevalence of TB in elderly patients, compliance with prescribed medication regimes in these patients, and use of medical institutions. Korean Standard Classification of Diseases, version 7 (KCD-7) was used to diagnose pulmonary TB, and medications were analyzed using Korean standardized drug classification codes. Results: 1,276,331 patients were analyzed in the sample of the elderly population, and 16,658 TB patients were included in the study. The mean age of the TB patients was 76.19 years (SD 6.899). A total of 699 patients were prescribed isoniazid, rifampicin, ethambutol, or pyrazinamide at least once. Of these, 352 (50.4%) were prescribed all four medications and 101 (14.4%) were prescribed only isoniazid, rifampicin, and ethambutol. The mean duration of prescription was 28.75 days (SD 36.13). Conclusion: In the elderly population, old age and poor socioeconomic conditions correlated with TB prevalence. Most patients did not meet the criteria for effective pharmacotherapy of TB.

Tuberculosis Treatment in Patients with Comorbidities

  • Kang, Young Ae
    • Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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    • 제76권6호
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    • pp.257-260
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    • 2014
  • Tuberculosis is a significant infectious problem in elderly patients with comorbidities in Korea. The age-associated diseases such as malignancy and diabetes mellitus may increase the risk of tuberculosis in this population. The medication treatments of tuberculosis in patients with comorbidities can cause adverse reactions to antituberculosis drugs and inadequate treatment responses. Thus, clinicians must carefully monitor the toxicity of antituberculosis therapy and the efficacy of treatment in patients with comorbidities.

Factors Associated with Indeterminate and False Negative Results of QuantiFERON-TB Gold In-Tube Test in Active Tuberculosis

  • Cho, Ki-Won;Cho, Eun-Ha;Kwon, Soo-Hoon;Im, Sang-Hyuk;Sohn, In;Song, Sook-Hee;Kim, Hye-Ok;Kim, Su-Hyun
    • Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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    • 제72권5호
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    • pp.416-425
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    • 2012
  • Background: The sensitivities and specificities of interferon-gamma release assays (IGRAs) vary among different population studies, and the data on the routine use of IGRAs are limited. The aim of this study was to evaluate the role of QuantiFERON-TB Gold In-Tube (QFT-GIT) test in the diagnosis of active tuberculosis. Methods: We conducted a prospective study, enrolling 77 patients with suspected pulmonary tuberculosis (TB), at a secondary care teaching hospital in Seoul. Results: In total, 12 (15.6%) patients showed indeterminate results due to positive control failure on the QFT-GIT test. Indeterminate results were significantly associated with the elderly, history of the intensive care unit stay, lymphocytopenia, especially low CD4 count, increased C-reactive protein and decreased protein levels. Of the 77 patients, 44 (57.1%) were diagnosed with active pulmonary tuberculosis, and the percentage of false negative results of the QFT-GIT was 36.4% (vs. 31.8% with TST). In the TB group with >65 years old (n=12), the proportions of the indeterminate (33.3% vs. 3.1%) and the false negative results (58.3% vs. 25.0%) of the QFT-GIT were significantly higher than in the younger TB group (n=32). Conclusion: Indeterminate and false negative results of QFT-GIT test were not infrequent in tuberculosis, especially in the elderly. Care should be considered for the interpretation with the elderly, immunocompromised, chronic and severely diseased patients.

노인 폐결핵의 임상적 특정 (Clinical Features of Pulmonary Tuberculosis In The Elderly)

  • 이재호;황보빈;유철규;이춘택;김영환;한성구;심영수;정희순
    • Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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    • 제51권4호
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    • pp.334-345
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    • 2001
  • 연구 배경 : 폐결핵은 아직도 노인들에게 있어서 높은 유병률을 보이며 심각한 임상문제로 남아 있다. 그러나 노인 폐결핵은 젊은 연령 군에 비해서 증상이 비전형적이고 약제에 대한 부작용이 많아서 조기 진단 및 치료가 어려운 경우가 많다. 본 연구는 노인 폐결핵의 진단 및 치료에 있어서의 임상 양상이 젊은 연령 군과 비교하여 차이가 있는지 알아보기 위해 시행되었다. 연구 방법 : 1991년 11월에서 1997년 1월까지 서울 시립 보라매병원에서 폐결핵으로 진단, 치료받은 65세 미만인 젊은 연령 군 125명과 65셰 이상인 노인 군 70명올 대상으로 의무기록을 후향적으로 분석하였다. 결 과 : 노인 폐결핵 환자들은 젊은 연령 군에 비하여 식욕 감소(12% vs 31.4%), 전신 쇠약감(20.0% vs 54.3%), 호흡곤란(21.6% vs. 37.1%), 의식 변화(0.8% vs. 15.7%) 등의 비전형적인 증상으로 내원한 경우가 유의하게 많았다. 반변에 젊은 연령인 군에서는 노인 군에 비하여 객혈(32.8% vs. 10.0%), 발열(58.4% vs. 35.7%)의 빈도가 높았다. 기저질환에 있어 노인 군은 젊은 연령 군에 비하여 심혈관 질환과 만성폐쇄성 폐질환의 빈도가 유의하게 높았다. 흉부 X-선 소견 상 폐결핵 병변의 위치는 양군간에 차이가 없었으나 병변의 모양은 노인 군에서 폐렴이나 폐암으로 오인되는 경우가 많았다(8.8% vs. 30.0 %, p<0.05). 양군 간에 객담 항산균 포말 및 배양 검사상 차이는 없었으며, 치료에 대한 반응이나 치료 중 이탈률에도 차이가 없었다. 노인 군에서 젊은 연령 군에 비하여 약제 부작용이 많았고(13.6% vs. 45.7%, p<0.05), 치료 도중 약제 변경도 노인 군에서 많았다(4.9% vs. 25.7%, p<0.05). 젊은 연령 군 125명 중 1명, 노인 군 70명 중 6명이 결핵으로 인해 사망하였다. 결 론 : 노인 폐결핵은 임상적, 방사선학적으로 비전형적인 소견을 보이는 경우가 있으므로 노인에서 폐결핵이 의심될 때는 즉시 객담 도말 및 배양 검사를 시행해야 한다. 노인 폐결핵 환자는 약재 부작용이 사망률도 높았으나 치료에 대한 반응은 대체로 좋고 반응도 빨랐다.

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고령에서 일차 항결핵 화학요법에 의한 약물 이상반응이 치료에 미치는 영향 (The Influence of Adverse Drug Reactions on First-line Anti-tuberculosis Chemotherapy in the Elderly Patients)

  • 정정임;정복현;김미혜;임재민;하동천;조성원;류대식
    • Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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    • 제67권4호
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    • pp.325-330
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    • 2009
  • Background: Pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) is still common disease among the elderly patients in Korea where the overall incidence of TB is decreasing. Adverse drug reactions (ADR) associated with anti-TB drugs occurs frequently. Especially the aged tends to have more frequent ADRs than younger ones. These ADRs can cause significant morbidity, compromise therapeutic effects of drugs and even induce drug resistance. Therefore we evaluated the effect of ADRs on the first-line anti-TB drugs in elderly patients with active pulmonary TB. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the charts and radiological findings of the patients with 65 and older who were bacteriologically confirmed as active TB and treated with standard anti-TB drugs for at least 6 months. Major ADR was defined with temporary or continuous stop of any first-line drugs intake. Results: An ADR was noted in 54% of all patients. The incidence of major ADR was 32% in all elderly patients. Dermatologic ADR (9%) was the most common among the major ADRs. GI trouble (8%), arthralgia (6%), visual change (6%), hepatotoxicity (4%), and fever (1%) were also noted. The drugs responsible for major ADR were ethambutol (62%), pyrazinamide (35%), rifampin (18%) and isoniazid (9%). Major ADRs were associated with higher ESR level at the initiation of anti-TB drugs. Conclusion: First-line anti-TB drugs in elderly patients frequently caused the major ADRs. Therefore the elderly patients receiving anti-TB drugs should be closely monitored and better tolerable therapy should be considered as part of a TB research agenda.

국내 결핵환자 발생 현황 고찰(2010-2018) (A Study on the Current Status of Tuberculosis Patients in Korea(2010-2018))

  • 김원순;박창수
    • 한국방사선학회논문지
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    • 제15권7호
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    • pp.1021-1030
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    • 2021
  • 국내 결핵 환자 관리의 방안을 모색하고 결핵 정책의 기초자료를 제공하고자 2010년부터 2018년까지 통계청과 질병관리본부의 결핵 환자 통계 연보와 세계보건기구(WHO; World Health Organization)의 GLOBAL Tuberculosis Report 등의 자료를 수집하여, 국내 결핵 환자 현황을 분석하였다. 결과는 다음과 같다. 첫째, 국내 결핵 환자 발생 현황 결과는, 2018년 33,796명(65.9%), 신환자는 2018년 26,433명(51.5%)으로 약 21.3% 감소한 것으로 나타났다. 둘째, 국내 결핵 환자치료 현황은 과거 치료결과 불명확은 2018년 655명으로 2014년 대비 약 160% 증가한 것으로 나타났다. 셋째, 청소년 결핵환자 발생률은 10에서 14세는 2018년 1.8%, 15세에서 19세는 15.0%로 고등학생의 결핵 발생률이 높았다. 넷째, 나이별 결핵 환자 발생률을 보면 60대 이상의 대상자가 60% 이상의 결핵 유병률을 보였으며 특히 80세 이상의 노인결핵 환자가 증가하였다. 다섯째, 성별 결핵 환자발생률 현황은 2010년 대비 2018년에 남성이 여성보다 1.4배가 많은 것으로 나타났다. 여섯째, 전국적으로 결핵 유병률은 전남 1,419명(75.6%)이 가장 높았고, 세종 99명(33.4%)이 가장 낮았다. 일곱째, 국내 외국인 환자 수는 2012년 1,510명으로 지속적으로 늘어나 2016년에는 2,569명으로 증가한 것으로 나타났다. 이상의 결과에 따라 결핵 재발자, 고등학생, 60세 이상의 연령층, 80세 이상의 노인, 군대 등의 남성 집단, 외국인 대상의 신속하고 정확한 결핵 조기 검진정책과 관리가 필요하다.