Pericardial tuberculosis

MONDO:0005903

Inflammation of the sac surrounding the heart (pericardium) due to mycobacterium tuberculosis infection. Pericarditis can lead to swelling (pericardial effusion), compression of the heart (cardiac tamponade), and preventing normal beating of the heart.

Also known as: tuberculous pericarditis

8 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 1 tagged with Pericardial tuberculosis itself.

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Where it sits in the disease tree

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↑ Extrapulmonary tuberculosis (28) ↑ Pericarditis (24)

Including sub-types (8) Tagged with Pericardial tuberculosis (1)

Completed 1

Can a higher dose of rifampicin clear TB around the heart faster?

Disease control Completed

This trial tests whether giving a higher dose of the antibiotic rifampicin (35 mg/kg) can increase drug levels in the fluid around the heart and clear tuberculosis bacteria faster than the standard dose (10 mg/kg). The study enrolls adults with suspected tuberculous pericarditis,…

Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Cape Town • Aim: Disease control

Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC

Pericardial tuberculosis

Where it sits in the disease tree

Can a higher dose of rifampicin clear TB around the heart faster?