Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis (Eptb) : An Overview

Despite extensive research, screening, education, and continuous efforts to try eradicate control the infection, tuberculosis is still one of most prevalent infections throughout world. Up 25% cases present extrapulmonary involvement. affect mainly children adults with compromised immune systems. The common locations are lymph nodes, pleura osteoarticular system. problem these types difficulty in establishing a definitive diagnosis, since clinical symptoms may be vague. It often necessary resort invasive investigation diagnosis. Treatment for EPTB same antitubercular drugs(ATD) regimens 6 months used pulmonary (PTB), any extension this period advisable solely affecting central nervous system Pott’s disease. Besides antibiotics, occasionally, adjuvant therapy corticosteroid surgical intervention recommended. Recent epidemiological studies show striking increase DR-EPTB ranging from 10–15% across various reports. As neglected disease, significant developments rapid accurate diagnosis better therapeutic interventions urgently needed emerging situation globally. In review, we discuss pictures, treatment, challenges EPTB. Bangladesh J Medicine 2022; 33: 130-137