Inequalities in the impact of COVID-19-associated disruptions on tuberculosis diagnosis by age and sex in 45 high TB burden countries

Inequalities in the impact of COVID-19-associated disruptions on tuberculosis diagnosis by age and sex in 45 high TB burden countries

Abstract Background Tuberculosis remains a major public health priority and is the second leading cause of mortality from infectious disease worldwide. TB case detection rates are unacceptably low for men, the elderly and children. Disruptions in TB services due to the COVID-19 pandemic may have exa...

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Main Authors: C. Finn McQuaid, Marc Y. R. Henrion, Rachael M. Burke, Peter MacPherson, Rebecca Nzawa-Soko, Katherine C. Horton
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-11-01
Series:BMC Medicine
Subjects:
Tuberculosis
Epidemiology
COVID-19
Gender
Notifications
Paediatric
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12916-022-02624-6

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12916-022-02624-6

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