Influence of Compliance with Anti-Tuberculosis Treatment on Survival Rates in Patients with Tuberculous Arthritis - Takeaways - MDSpire

Influence of Compliance with Anti-Tuberculosis Treatment on Survival Rates in Patients with Tuberculous Arthritis

  • By

  • Shih-Wen Ting

  • Jia-Feng Chen

  • Shan-Fu Yu

  • Chung-Yuan Hsu

  • Ying-Chou Chen

  • January 24, 2026

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    Tuberculous arthritis is a significant form of extrapulmonary tuberculosis, affecting 1-3% of all TB cases and 10-15% of extrapulmonary cases.

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    Prolonged anti-tuberculous therapy is essential for treating TB arthritis, but adherence challenges can lead to poor outcomes and increased mortality.

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    Non-adherence to anti-TB therapy is linked to higher morbidity and mortality, with rates of non-adherence in chronic diseases approaching 50%.

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    The study analyzed 391 patients with tuberculous arthritis, finding that 87 patients died during the follow-up period from 2001 to 2016.

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    Statistical analysis revealed significant differences in age between deceased and surviving patients, highlighting the impact of age on mortality risk.

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Influence of Compliance with Anti-Tuberculosis Treatment on Survival Rates in Patients with Tuberculous Arthritis

  • by Shih-Wen Ting, Jia-Feng Chen, Shan-Fu Yu, Chung-Yuan Hsu, Ying-Chou Chen

  • January 24, 2026

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