The impact of the COVID-19 epidemic on tuberculosis control in China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In response to the COVID-19 epidemic, China implemented a series of interventions that impacted tuberculosis (TB) control in the country.

Methods

Based on routine surveillance data and questionnaires, the study analyzed TB notification, follow-up examinations, and treatment outcomes. The data were split into three phases in relation to outbreak, lockdown and reopen when the nationwide COVID-19 response started in 2020: control (11 weeks prior), intensive (11 weeks during and immediately after), and regular (4 additional weeks). Data from 2017-2019 were used as baseline.

Findings

The notified number of TB patients decreased sharply in the 1^st week of the intensive period but took significantly longer to rebound in 2020 compared with baseline. The

SUBMITTER: Fei H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7511841 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature