Tuberculosis in Romania
Anastasatu, C.; Plopeanu, D.
Praxis und Klinik der Pneumologie 33(Suppl 1): 591-595
1979
ISSN/ISBN: 0342-7498 PMID: 461352 Document Number: 150810
The incidence of tuberculosis in Romania has decreased considerably over the past years, particularly since 1972 when the combined rifampicin-ethambutol-pyrazinamide therapy was introduced. During the period 1968-1977 it fell from 127.9 per 100,000 to 73.4 per 100,000. The incidence of relapses fell at a slower rate. The most endangered are the 20-24 years age-group and old people; but here again the number of cases tends to fall. Childhood tuberculosis showed a yearly decline by an average of 20%. Bacteriological examinations and diagnosis are assuming increased importance.