Prevalence of COVID-19 infection in TB clinics in Kampala, Uganda
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Date
2023-06-01
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Ingenta Connect
Abstract
The paper investigates the prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 infection among patients attending TB clinics in Kampala, Uganda, during a peak COVID-19 wave in 2021. It highlights a significant drop in TB clinic attendance due to the pandemic. A cross-sectional study of 342 participants found a 9.7% prevalence of current SARS-CoV-2 infection and an alarming 87.6% seroprevalence, indicating past exposure. HIV status was linked to positive PCR results. The authors emphasize the need for improved diagnostics and simultaneous evaluation for TB and COVID-19 to enhance patient care and infection control during respiratory outbreaks.
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COVID-19, Tuberculosis (TB), Prevalence, SARS-CoV-2, Coinfection
Citation
Otaalo, B., Cevik, M., Mwebesa, E., Nabisere-Arinaitwe, R., Zawedde-Muyanja, S., Nampala, J., ... & Sekaggya-Wiltshire, C. (2023). Prevalence of COVID-19 infection in TB clinics in Kampala, Uganda. The international journal of tuberculosis and lung disease: the official journal of the International Union against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, 27(6), 481-483.