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Tuberculosis in individuals who recovered from COVID-19: A systematic review of case reports.

Ayinalem AlemuZebenay Workneh BitewGetachew SeidGetu DiribaEmebet GashuNega BerheSolomon H MariamBalako Gumi
Published in: PloS one (2022)
Tuberculosis after recovering from COVID-19 is becoming more common, potentially leading to a TB outbreak in the post-COVID-19 era. The immunosuppressive nature of the disease and its treatment modalities may contribute to post COVID-19 TB. Thus, we recommend a further study with a large sample size. Furthermore, we recommend feasibility studies to assess and treat latent TB in COVID-19 patients residing in TB endemic counties since treatment of latent TB is done only in TB non-endemic countries.
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  • combination therapy
  • human immunodeficiency virus
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