Pulmonary Tuberculosis in Older Adults: Increased Mortality Related to Tuberculosis Within Two Months of Treatment Initiation

ConclusionsPatients aged ≥ 75 years with pulmonary TB experienced increased mortality related to TB during treatment and more frequent adverse events than younger patients, even though PZA was often avoided among older patients.
Source: Drugs and Aging - Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research