Mahrukh Ali, Dhriti Dosani, Richard Corbett, Lina Johansson, Rawya Charif, Onn Min Kon, Neill Duncan, Damien Ashby
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: In patients with chronic kidney disease the risk of developing Tuberculosis is increased, while the presentation is often atypical making the diagnosis more difficult. The aim of this study is to describe the presentation of Tuberculosis in dialysis and kidney transplant patients, including the range of diagnostic approaches and the utility of different sample types. DESIGN, SETTING, PARTICIPANTS, AND MEASUREMENTS: In this retrospective study, case records of dialysis and kidney transplant patients were reviewed, including all those treated for Tuberculosis between January 2009 and December 2020...
April 7, 2022: Hemodialysis International