Table 1.
Characteristics of tuberculosis patients with a recent history of COVID-19
| Demography | Case-1 | Case-2 | Case-3 | Case-4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age in years, Sex | 50 Male | 30 Female | 65 Female | 51 male |
| COVID-19 history | 4 days | 2 days | 10 days | 1 day |
| Timing prior to TB diagnosis | 3 months | 5 months | At hospital | 15 days |
| TB diagnosis | On admission | 5 months | - At hospital | - |
| CBNAAT (Xpert MTB/Rif) | Positive | Positive | Positive, Rifampicin Resistance detected. | Positive |
| TB risk factors and other medical conditions | Yes, CAD, ADPKD | MRSA | AKI | DM, Hypertension, pleural effusion |
| Drug resistance | Nil | Nil | Rifampicin Resistance | Nil |
| HIV | Non-reactive | Non-reactive | Non-reactive | Non-reactive |
| Smoking | nil | nil | Nil | Nil |
| Alcohol excess and illicit drugs | nil | nil | Nil | Nil |
| Type 2 diabetes | yes | nil | Nil | Yes |
| Outcome | Improved | improved | died | Died |