C-reactive protein as a predictor of mortality in tuberculosis: systematic review and meta-analysis
Jessica Edelyne·Erlina Burhan·Luthfiyah Zanida Putri·Muhammad Prasetio Wardoyo·R. Muhammad Kevin Baswara·Yogik Onky Silvana Wijaya·Assica Permata Amalya Hakiman·Salsabila Hulwani
Abstract Background Tuberculosis (TB) remains a leading cause of global mortality, underscoring the need for accessible prognostic tools. C-reactive protein (CRP) is a widely available acute-phase biomarker that may predict outcomes in TB. This systematic review and meta-analysis assessed the prognostic value of baseline CRP in predicting mortality among adults with TB. Methods Eligible studies included cohort studies, observational studies, and control arms of randomized controlled trials invol