Coexistence of tuberculosis and COVID-19 pneumonia: A presentation of 16 patients from Turkey with their clinical features

CONCLUSIONS: : In our study, no effect of the coexistence of TB and COVID-19 on morbidity or mortality was observed. Although the number of patients is small, it can be said that patients with early TB disease and with widespread involvement may be riskier for COVID-19 infection. Frequent hospital visits by TB patients may be a risk for COVID-19. It may be beneficial to carry out the diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis patients by tuberculosis dispensaries as in our country or authorized units to reduce the risk of hospital admissions and COVID-19 transmission.PMID:35362300 | DOI:10.5578/tt.20229902

Source: Tuberkuloz ve Toraks - April 1, 2022 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Şule Gül Esma Seda Akal ın Karaca Elif Yelda Özgün Niksarlıoğlu Halit Çınarka Mehmet Atilla Uysal Source Type: research