HEMATOLOGIC ABNORMALITIES OBSERVED IN PULMONARY TUBERCULOSIS

Abstract
To study the pattern of hematologic changes observed in TB patients, for revealing more characters of tuberculosis effects on hematopoietic system. Method: After obtaining a written consent from the cases, 2 cc bloods from basilic vein was obtained. This blood was sent to lab for further evaluations such as: HCT, Hb, MCV, MCH, platelet, diff and ESR. The tuberculosis skin tests were performed for all patients. Results: 218 patients were included in study. There were 64 female (67.4%) and 107 male (87%) patients that suffered from anemia. There was a significant difference regarding the amount of “Hb” in the two sexes (Pv = 0.003). Also the level of Hb was higher in older patients as compared to younger ones (Pv = 0.003). Meanwhile patients with positive PPD test had higher Hb levels (Pv = 0.001). Conclusion: Significant hematologic changes occur in process of smear positive pulmonary TB; the most common is normocytic anemia. Hb levels also differ in both the sexes.

Key words
Tuberculosis, hematologic, anemia

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