Effect of COVID-19 restriction measures on multidrug resistant tuberculosis case notifications and treatment outcomes at treatment centres in Uganda

Effect of COVID-19 restriction measures on multidrug resistant tuberculosis case notifications and treatment outcomes at treatment centres in Uganda

Abstract Background Multidrug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) is a global public health threat. In 2021, an incidence of 3.6% was reported among new TB patients, and 18% was reported among previously treated patients. The emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the health sector, although little...

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Main Authors: Pamela Okwir Apio, Lydia Nakiyingi, Charles Batte, Pius Mukisa, John Mukisa, Monica Okwir Acen, Andrew Weil Semulimi, Achilles Katamba, Joan Nakayaga Kalyango
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-12-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
COVID-19
Multidrug resistant tuberculosis
Case notifications
Treatment outcome
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-024-10330-2
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