Tuberculous pericarditis risk factors

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Fahimeh Shojaei, M.D.

Overview

Common risk factors in the development of tuberculous pericarditis include immunodeficiency (AIDS, malignancy, chemotherapy, diabetes and elderly), TB exposure, male gender, and African-American race.

Risk Factors

Common Risk Factors

• Common risk factors in the development of tuberculous pericarditis include:
  • Immunodeficiency
    • AIDS
    • Malignancy
    • Chemotherapy
    • Diabetes
    • Elderly
  • TB exposure
  • Male gender
  • African american race

Less Common Risk Factors

• Less common risk factors in the development of tuberculous pericarditis include:
  • IV drug use
  • Malnutrition