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Impact of BCG Vaccination Disruptions During the COVID-19 Pandemic on Tuberculosis Incidence in Infants: A Nationwide Study in Brazil

2024; Oxford University Press; Volume: 13; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1093/jpids/piae013

ISSN

2048-7207

Autores

Guilherme Silveira Procianoy, Mozart W Cotrim, Olivier Lucas, Paulo Renato Petersen Behar,

Tópico(s)

Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology

Resumo

Abstract Pandemic-related disruptions led to lower Bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine coverage in Brazil. This study highlights a link between reduced vaccinations and increased tuberculosis pulmonary and extrapulmonary cases in infants. Addressing vaccine hesitancy and ensuring healthcare stability is vital for mitigating impacts.

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