Abstract: Objective To investigate the clinical characteristics of patients tuberculosis from the earthquake-hit areas. MethodsThe clinical characteristics, treatments and prognosis of 56 tuberculosis cases from the earthquake-hit areas were analyzed retrospectively. ResultsThere was a high incidence (9.3%)of injuries(wounds and infections)associated with earthquake in patients with tuberculosis. All patients had anxiety and depression. There was a high therapy interruption rate(42.3%). None of the patients was transported to other provinces. ConclusionThe mortality rate could be reduceded by management of injuries associated with earthquake. We should pay more attention to psychological intervention to avoid psychological crisis. Strengthening the reconstruction of tuberculosis control and prevention institution and avoiding therapy interruption were helpful to decrease rates of retreatment and drug resistence. To prevent the prevalence of tuberculosis, patients with tuberculosis should not be transported to other provinces.

Key words: tuberculosis/therapy, natural disasters, Sichuan province