E Lopez-Varela1, A J Garcia-Prats2, J A Seddon3, H R Draper4, J Winckler4, L van der Laan4, M Palmer4, W A Burger5, H S Schaaf4, A C Hesseling4. 1. Desmond Tutu TB Centre, Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa, ISGlobal, Barcelona Centre for International Health Research (CRESIB), Hospital Clínic - Universidad de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain. 2. Desmond Tutu TB Centre, Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa, Department of Paediatrics, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public Health, Madison, WI, USA. 3. Desmond Tutu TB Centre, Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa, Department of Infectious Diseases, Imperial College London, London, UK. 4. Desmond Tutu TB Centre, Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa. 5. Brewelskloof Hospital, Worcester, South Africa.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The treatment of rifampicin-resistant TB (RR-TB) in children is evolving rapidly. As newer regimens are introduced into routine care, it is vital to compare their outcome and safety with well-characterised clinical cohorts treated with historical regimens. METHODS: Study sample comprised a prospective observational cohort of children on routine RR-TB treatment, enrolled from 2011 to 2015 in Cape Town, South Africa. Children were followed for safety, treatment response and outcome. RESULTS: Of 136 children included, 27 (19.9%) were living with HIV and 48 (37.8%) had severe TB. The median time-to-culture conversion in children with bacteriological confirmation (n = 44) was 28.5 days (IQR 14.5-45). Overall, 118/129 (91.5%) had favourable TB treatment outcomes. Of 106 (77.9%) children who received an injectable drug, 9 (8.5%) developed hearing loss and 7/136 (5.1%) developed other Grade 3 or higher adverse events likely related to treatment. CONCLUSIONS: In this cohort with a substantial proportion of children with severe manifestations of TB and with HIV, TB treatment outcomes were excellent. Apart from hearing loss, few children developed severe adverse events related to treatment. This study provides robust reference data for future evaluation of shorter, injectable-sparing regimens.
BACKGROUND: The treatment of rifampicin-resistant TB (RR-TB) in children is evolving rapidly. As newer regimens are introduced into routine care, it is vital to compare their outcome and safety with well-characterised clinical cohorts treated with historical regimens. METHODS: Study sample comprised a prospective observational cohort of children on routine RR-TB treatment, enrolled from 2011 to 2015 in Cape Town, South Africa. Children were followed for safety, treatment response and outcome. RESULTS: Of 136 children included, 27 (19.9%) were living with HIV and 48 (37.8%) had severe TB. The median time-to-culture conversion in children with bacteriological confirmation (n = 44) was 28.5 days (IQR 14.5-45). Overall, 118/129 (91.5%) had favourable TB treatment outcomes. Of 106 (77.9%) children who received an injectable drug, 9 (8.5%) developed hearing loss and 7/136 (5.1%) developed other Grade 3 or higher adverse events likely related to treatment. CONCLUSIONS: In this cohort with a substantial proportion of children with severe manifestations of TB and with HIV, TB treatment outcomes were excellent. Apart from hearing loss, few children developed severe adverse events related to treatment. This study provides robust reference data for future evaluation of shorter, injectable-sparing regimens.
Authors: N Tyeku; I Apolisi; J Daniels; B Beko; B Memani; L Cengani; S Fatshe; N Gumede; K Joseph; S Mathee; J Furin; C Maugans; H Cox; A Reuter Journal: Int J Tuberc Lung Dis Date: 2022-10-01 Impact factor: 3.427