Tuberculosis and COVID-19 co-infection: description of the global cohort
TB/COVID-19 Global Study Group - European Respiratory …, 2022 - Eur Respiratory Soc
Background Information on tuberculosis (TB) and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is
still limited. The aim of this study was to describe the features of the TB/COVID-19 co …
still limited. The aim of this study was to describe the features of the TB/COVID-19 co …
Clinical standards for the assessment, management and rehabilitation of post-TB lung disease
GB Migliori, FM Marx, N Ambrosino… - … of Tuberculosis and …, 2021 - ingentaconnect.com
BACKGROUND: Increasing evidence suggests that post-TB lung disease (PTLD) causes
significant morbidity and mortality. The aim of these clinical standards is to provide guidance …
significant morbidity and mortality. The aim of these clinical standards is to provide guidance …
Lifetime burden of disease due to incident tuberculosis: a global reappraisal including post-tuberculosis sequelae
Background Many individuals who survive tuberculosis disease face ongoing disability and
elevated mortality risks. However, the impact of post-tuberculosis sequelae is generally …
elevated mortality risks. However, the impact of post-tuberculosis sequelae is generally …
Residual respiratory disability after successful treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis
J Taylor, ML Bastos, S Lachapelle-Chisholm… - …, 2023 - thelancet.com
Background Pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) can result in long-term health consequences,
even after successful treatment. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to …
even after successful treatment. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to …
Breathing back better! A state of the art on the benefits of functional evaluation and rehabilitation of post-tuberculosis and post-COVID lungs
Currently, tuberculosis (TB) and COVID-19 account for substantial morbidity and mortality
worldwide, not only during their acute phase, but also because of their sequelae. This …
worldwide, not only during their acute phase, but also because of their sequelae. This …
Post-TB health and wellbeing
R Nightingale, F Carlin, J Meghji… - … of Tuberculosis and …, 2023 - ingentaconnect.com
TB affects around 10.6 million people each year and there are now around 155 million TB
survivors. TB and its treatments can lead to permanently impaired health and wellbeing. In …
survivors. TB and its treatments can lead to permanently impaired health and wellbeing. In …
The burden and determinants of post-TB lung disease
SG Mpagama, KS Msaji, O Kaswaga… - … of Tuberculosis and …, 2021 - ingentaconnect.com
BACKGROUND: Post-TB lung disease (PTLD) is an important but under-recognised chronic
respiratory disease in high TB burden settings such as Tanzania. METHODS: This was a …
respiratory disease in high TB burden settings such as Tanzania. METHODS: This was a …
Respiratory symptoms and lung function in patients treated for pulmonary tuberculosis in Malawi: a prospective cohort study
Rationale Pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) can cause post-TB lung disease (PTLD) associated
with respiratory symptoms, spirometric and radiological abnormalities. Understanding of the …
with respiratory symptoms, spirometric and radiological abnormalities. Understanding of the …
Airflow obstruction and small airway dysfunction following pulmonary tuberculosis: a cross-sectional survey
Z Xing, T Sun, JP Janssens, D Chai, W Liu, Y Tong… - Thorax, 2023 - thorax.bmj.com
Objectives Pulmonary function impairment and chronic respiratory symptoms after
tuberculosis are relatively common in low-income and middle-income countries. We aimed …
tuberculosis are relatively common in low-income and middle-income countries. We aimed …
Impaired lung function in adolescents with pulmonary tuberculosis during treatment and following treatment completion
MM van der Zalm, VW Jongen, R Swanepoel… - …, 2024 - thelancet.com
Background Little is known about post-tuberculosis lung disease in adolescents. We
prospectively assessed lung function in adolescents with microbiologically confirmed …
prospectively assessed lung function in adolescents with microbiologically confirmed …