Haematological disorders in tuberculosis at the Monkole Referral Hospital (Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo): A case report of 50 patients

Abstract

Introduction Tuberculosis is an infectious disease that affects people around the world and is a major public health problem, with TB transmitted by humans and air. Some of the haematological disorders that are associated with tuberculosis are anemia, leukemia, and/or lymphopenia Purpose This study aimed to investigate hematological disorders in patients with tuberculosis. Methods This study was conducted at Monkole Hospital (Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo). A total of 50 tuberculosis patients were included in this case study. Blood samples were collected and analyzed to assess hematological parameters. Patients were randomly selected, and demographic data were gathered for in-depth analysis. Results The analysis revealed that anaemia was the sole hematological disorder observed in tuberculosis patients, with an average hemoglobin level of 8.6 g/dl. Examining erythrocyte indices, the predominant types of anaemia were normochromic normocytic anaemia and hypochromic normocytic anaemia. Conclusion This study confirmed that anaemia and leukopenia are common hematological disorders in patients with tuberculosis. The results of this study can have significant implications for the clinical management of tuberculosis patients. By gaining a better understanding of hematological disorders associated with tuberculosis, healthcare professionals can tailor their diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to enhance the quality of care provided to tuberculosis patients. This information can also guide future research into the hematological complications of tuberculosis, contributing

Keywords

• Tuberculosis
• Haematological disorders
• haemogram
• Monkole Hospital
• Democratic Republic of the Congo