CLINICAL PICTURE OF COVID 19 IN PATIENTS WITH TUBERCULOSIS

Аннотация

In the conditions of the COVID-19 pandemic, timely diagnosis of tuberculosis is of particular importance. Patients with complaints of cough for 3 weeks or more should be examined for tuberculosis and COVID-19 (sputum microbiological examination, chest X-ray examination, nasopharyngeal and/or oropharyngeal swab using PCR for SARS-CoV-2 RNA). If COVID-19 is ruled out, a consultation with a TB specialist and additional examination for tuberculosis are carried out. In case of a combination of two infections - tuberculosis and COVID-19, the patient should be hospitalized in specialized medical organizations repurposed for the treatment of COVID-19 and tuberculosis. Children with diagnosed or suspected pneumonia are recommended to undergo the Diaskintest test. Consultation with a TB doctor is recommended for children with positive and questionable reactions to the Diaskintest test.