Evaluation Of Coagulation Factors F VII, F XII, Von Willebrand Factor, And Adamts 13 In Tuberculosis Disease Subjects Undergoing Treatment In Yenagoa Bayelsa State.

Abstract:

Introduction:

Tuberculosis, a significant health concern and leading infectious disease in man, is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Research shows that Tuberculosis affects the coagulation factors and causes elongated Prothrombin Time (PT) and Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (APTT) in infected subjects. This study was carried out to evaluate coagulation factors VII, XII, ADAMTS 13, and vWF in TB disease and treatment.