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Review
. 2024;24(4):1-7.
doi: 10.2174/0118715265259959231031104820.

Triple Burden: The Incorrigible Threat of Tuberculosis, HIV, and COVID-19

Parakriti Gupta  1 , Diljot Sandhu  1 , Varsha Gupta  1 , Lipika Singhal  1
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Review

Triple Burden: The Incorrigible Threat of Tuberculosis, HIV, and COVID-19

Parakriti Gupta et al. Infect Disord Drug Targets. 2024.

Abstract

<p>The Coronavirus-19 (COVID-19) hasn't seen the dawn since its emergence, however waxing and waning has resulted in the emergence of deadly variants. The effects of pandemic have not been limited to its virulence, but have rather conferred multiple collateral effects, especially in developing countries; thereby, designating it as a SYNDEMIC. The same culminated in neglect of non-COVID-19 conditions like tuberculosis (TB) and human immunodeficiency virus-acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS). Besides being the prognostic factor for severe COVID-19, these infections in hidden pockets served as reservoir for emergence of the deadly Omicron. Another significant impact of this juxtaposition was on the delivery of healthcare services for TB and HIV. <p> The unanticipated COVID-19 pandemic turned the path of ongoing progress of elimination programs. Direct consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic were pronounced on diagnosis, treatment, and services for patients with TB and HIV. Essential TB services were reallocated to the COVID-19 rapid response task force. However, despite escalating the tribulations, this triple burden has simultaneously taught lessons to escalate the progress of halted programs. The pandemic has catalyzed an unusual level of collaboration among scientists, which can be exploited for TB and HIV. Fast-track diagnostics, digitalization, contact tracing, and vaccine development have enabled world to envision the same for TB/HIV.</p>.

Keywords: COVID-19; DOTS.; HIV/AIDS; management; pandemic; tuberculosis.

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