Factors associated with all-cause mortality in tuberculosis patients in a Malaysian tertiary hospital

Conclusions: On average, one in seven patients diagnosed with TB died within a year in a Malaysian tertiary hospital. Identification of this vulnerable group using the associated factors found in this study may help to reduce the risk of mortality through early intervention strategies.

Source: The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries - August 30, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Chee Kuan Wong, Kee Seong Ng, Sarah Qian Rou Choo, Choon Jiat Lee, Yik Pheng Teo, Su May Liew, Karuthan Chinna, Ee Ming Khoo, Wei Leik Ng, Peter Seah Keng Tok, Yan Shen Kee, De Min Chiang Source Type: research