Publications by authors named "Krishna Manjunath"
Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is a major global health problem, mainly in developing countries. Despite the availability of highly effective first-line antitubercular (ATT) drugs, ATT drug-induced liver injury (ATT DILI) leads to treatment interruption and consequently loss of therapeutic efficacy.
Methods: In this prospective cohort study from India, all consecutive patients who met inclusion criteria and started on ATT were included.
Diagnostic pathways and direct medical costs incurred by new adult pulmonary tuberculosis patients prior to anti-tuberculosis treatment - Tamil Nadu, India.
PLoS One
March 2018
Article Synopsis
- Tuberculosis (TB) patients in Vellore, India, face significant delays and high out-of-pocket costs before starting treatment, often exceeding their household income.
- A study of 880 newly diagnosed adult pulmonary TB patients found that 65% initially sought care at private health facilities, which contributed to increased medical expenses and delays in treatment.
- Factors like being under 40 years old and having diabetes were linked to higher costs and longer waits for treatment, emphasizing the need to direct patients to public health centers as a first option for care.
Challenges in Implementation of ANISA Protocol at the Vellore Site, India.
Pediatr Infect Dis J
May 2016
Background: The Aetiology of Neonatal Infection in South Asia (ANISA) study aims to determine the population-based incidence, etiology, risk factors and antibiotic resistance profiles of community-acquired young infant infections in Bangladesh, India and Pakistan using community-based surveillance and standard newer diagnostic tests. The data generated will help plan preventive and treatment strategies to reduce neonatal and infant mortality in this region. The aim of this article is to describe the site-specific characteristics, challenges and solutions in implementing the ANISA protocol at the Vellore site, India.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurple urine bag syndrome occurs commonly in long-term catheterized patients causing significant stress for patients, care takers, and health care providers. This may lead to unwarranted investigation as well as treatment when not identified early. Demographic changes in Indian population with increasing geriatric care make it a case to increase awareness of this condition among health care providers in primary and secondary care settings.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDeterminants of postpartum anemia among women from a rural population in southern India.
Int J Womens Health
April 2014
Background: Even though the problem of anemia during pregnancy has been adequately emphasized, very little attention has been paid to postpartum anemia. The objective of the current study was to estimate the mean change in maternal hemoglobin from 36 weeks' gestation to 6 weeks postpartum and to identify the factors associated with anemia during the postpartum period among women in a rural development block in Tamil Nadu, India.
Methods: Ninety-three pregnant women were interviewed using a structured questionnaire at 36 weeks' gestation and then at 2 and 6 weeks postpartum.
Background: Diabetes mellitus is a multifaceted disease and foot ulceration is one of its most common complications. Poor foot care knowledge and practices are important risk factors for foot problems among people with diabetes.
Aims: To assess the knowledge and practices regarding foot care and to estimate the proportion of people with peripheral neuropathy among people with diabetes.