Prevalence of COVID-19 infection in TB clinics in Kampala, Uganda

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dc.contributor.authorOtaalo, B
dc.contributor.authorCevik, M.
dc.contributor.authorMwebesa, Edson
dc.contributor.authorNabisere-Arinaitwe, R
dc.contributor.authorZawedde-Muyanja, S
dc.contributor.authorNampala, J.
dc.contributor.authorNanziri, C.
dc.contributor.authorAlinaitwe, L
dc.contributor.authorAber, F.
dc.contributor.authorBayigga, J.
dc.contributor.authorNankinga, B.
dc.contributor.authorLaker, E.
dc.contributor.authorOwarwo, N. C.
dc.contributor.authorSabiiti, W.
dc.contributor.authorAdakun, S.
dc.contributor.authorAdakun, S.
dc.contributor.authorTuryahabwe, S.
dc.contributor.authorSloan, D. J.
dc.contributor.authorSekaggya-Wiltshire, C.
dc.date.accessioned2025-03-14T09:44:52Z
dc.date.available2025-03-14T09:44:52Z
dc.date.issued2023-06-01
dc.description.abstractThe 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.
dc.identifier.citationOtaalo, 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.
dc.identifier.issn1815-7920
dc.identifier.urihttps://dir.muni.ac.ug/handle/20.500.12260/731
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherIngenta Connect
dc.subjectCOVID-19
dc.subjectTuberculosis (TB)
dc.subjectPrevalence
dc.subjectSARS-CoV-2
dc.subjectCoinfection
dc.titlePrevalence of COVID-19 infection in TB clinics in Kampala, Uganda
dc.typeArticle

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