Publications by authors named "Nadia Nkouagmi"
Prevalence of tuberculosis/COVID-19 co-infection and factors associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection in pulmonary tuberculosis patients at a respiratory diseases center: a cross-sectional study.
Laurent-Mireille Endale Mangamba Christiane Ingrid Medi Sike Joël Noutakdie Tochie Grace Ngondi Dalle Nadia Nkouagmi
Pan Afr Med J
July 2023
Article Synopsis
- Tuberculosis is a major cause of infectious disease deaths and the study investigates the prevalence of COVID-19 co-infection in TB patients in Douala, Cameroon.
- A study with 185 consenting pulmonary TB patients found that 24.3% had SARS-CoV-2 RNA and identified asthma and sore throat as significant risk factors, while coughing was protective.
- The findings highlight that TB patients have a higher rate of SARS-CoV-2 infection compared to the national average, emphasizing the need for targeted care in TB-endemic areas.