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Study of tuberculosis diagnosis and treatment in COVID 19 pandemic
Lung India ; 39(SUPPL 1):S65, 2022.
Article in English | EMBASE | ID: covidwho-1856985
ABSTRACT

Background:

TB and COVID 19 have similar presentation. This study Aims to identify the problems and difficulties faced by TB patients during COVID 19 pandemic and Lockdown.

Methods:

A 35 Questionnaire based study where a total of 100 diagnosed TB cases in DOTS OPD were asked regarding the difficulties faced by TB patients for Diagnosis of TB and starting treatment, and also the ease of availability of consultation, anti TB drugs, Investigations and counselling during the period of pandemic and lockdown.

Results:

Out of 100 patients diagnosed with TB, 42% were COVID 19 suspects, 38% had symptoms for <1month which helped in early diagnosis of TB. 6% patients had symptoms for > 6 months. 27% patients faced problems getting diagnosed, of which 51.8% had travel difficulty, 29.6 % - financial, 18.5 % - lack of health care access, 19% of the patients had no access to high protein diet during lockdown. 31% of patients had side effects due to AKT, Vomiting 74%, 16% Itching, 9.6% Joint pains. 57% patients required admission. All patients were satisfied about counselling regarding disease and treatment course. Patients reported for follow up after 6.7 days on average.

Conclusion:

TB patients faced difficulties during COVID 19 pandemic.
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Collection: Databases of international organizations Database: EMBASE Language: English Journal: Lung India Year: 2022 Document Type: Article

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