Profile of Extra - Pulmonary Tuberculosis in a Tertiary Care Centre

Dr. Malathy Dharmarajan M. S., Dr. Preethi Krishnaraj M. S.

Abstract: This study is about to estimate the properties of the pattern of extra pulmonary tuberculosis. Based on the retrospective cohort study done in government thiruvannamalai medical college, I conclude that the burden of extra pulmonary TB more among the productive age group. this can be prevented by strengthening the service of vulnerable age group, health education, well defined protocols for diagnosis and management of extrapulmonary tuberculosis.

Keywords: extra pulmonary tuberulosis