Publications by authors named "Ericka Prieto-Martinez"
Background: The global setback in tuberculosis (TB) prevalence and mortality in the post-COVID-19 era has been partially attributed to pandemic-related disruptions in healthcare systems. The additional biological contribution of COVID-19 to TB is less clear. The goal of this study was to determine if there is an association between COVID-19 in the past 18 months and a new TB episode, and the role played by type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) comorbidity in this relationship.
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- - The study investigates the potential link between past COVID-19 infection and the occurrence of tuberculosis (TB), particularly focusing on patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM).
- - Findings indicate that individuals with a history of COVID-19 had a higher likelihood of developing new TB, especially in those with DM, where the risk was significantly amplified.
- - The conclusion emphasizes the need for screening and proactive treatment for latent TB in individuals who have had COVID-19 and have DM, highlighting their increased vulnerability.
Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic is predicted to have a net negative effect on tuberculosis control, with an estimated excess of 6.3 million tuberculosis cases and 1.4 million deaths by 2025.
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