Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate and Associated Factors Prior to Anti-Tuberculosis Initiation Among Tuberculosis Patients at Bale Zone Hospitals Southeast Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study Design

Background

Tuberculosis is a major public health concern and is mostly associated with systemic complications, like renal impairment. Tuberculosis patients with reduced renal function experience unfavorable outcomes of tuberculosis treatment. In Ethiopia, there are limited studies on glomerular filtration rate. Therefore, early assessment and identification of factors associated with abnormal glomerular filtration rate are paramount for the prevention of renal dysfunction and proper management.