Jornal Brasileiro de Pneumologia ()

Tuberculosis and COVID-19, the new cursed duet: what differs between Brazil and Europe?

  • Denise Rossato Silva,
  • Fernanda Carvalho de Queiroz Mello,
  • Lia D’Ambrosio,
  • Rosella Centis,
  • Margareth Pretti Dalcolmo,
  • Giovanni Battista Migliori

DOI
https://doi.org/10.36416/1806-3756/e20210044

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ABSTRACT On April 1st, 2020, COVID-19 surpassed tuberculosis regarding the number of deaths per day worldwide. The combination of tuberculosis and COVID-19 has great potential for morbidity and mortality. In addition, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis. In this review article, we address concurrent tuberculosis and COVID-19, with particular regard to the differences between Brazil and Europe. In addition, we discuss priorities in clinical care, public health, and research.

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