COVID-19 linked to fourfold increased risk of active tuberculosis in Japanese nationwide study
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Daisuke Miyamori
Summary
A large-scale Japanese insurance database analysis found that prior COVID-19 infection was associated with a fourfold higher risk of subsequent active tuberculosis treatment initiation. Using a nationwide propensity score–matched cohort study design, the research provides evidence that COVID-19 may act as a potential trigger for tuberculosis, highlighting an important long-term consequence of the pandemic on other infectious diseases. The study underscores ongoing TB concerns in Japan despite declining incidence rates.
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bskyCOVID-19 linked to fourfold increased risk of active tuberculosis in Japanese nationwide studyonlinelibrary.wiley.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledCOVID-19, caused by SARS-CoV-2, has brought extensive challenges to global healthcare since its emergence in late 2019
Tuberculosis (TB) is a major global health threat, causing more than one million deaths each year despite intense efforts at control
In Japan, although TB incidence has gradually declined over the past decades, it remains a significant public health concern
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