Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis and COVID-19: A Scoping Review on a New Threat to Antimicrobial Resistance

• Main Authors: Beibilene Perlato Melo da Silva (Author), Anelisa Soares de Almeida (Author), Matheus Gabriel de Melo Sérgio (Author), Thamires Carraro Gatto (Author), Vinícius Paglione Carasek (Author), Mellina Yamamura (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Associação Brasileira de Enfermagem, 2023-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Summary

ABSTRACT Objective: To assess the impact of COVID-19 on the morbidity and mortality associated with drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB). Methods: A comprehensive review of articles published in international databases since December 2019 was conducted. The findings are presented in a narrative format, supplemented with tables, diagrams, and a map created using ArcGIS software. Results: Thirty-five studies were selected, highlighting the significant consequences of COVID-19 on TB and DR-TB treatment progress. Four main thematic areas were identified: Clinical and epidemiological aspects of the interaction between COVID-19 and DR-TB; Management of physical resources and the team; Challenges and circumstances; Perspectives and possibilities. Conclusions: This study revealed that the COVID-19 pandemic significantly negatively impacted the control of long-standing diseases like TB, particularly in the context of morbidity and mortality related to DR-TB.

Item Description

1984-0446
10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0803