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Tuberculosis diagnoses in New York City declined significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to increased disease severity and longer symptom duration among patients. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.CHALLENGES_CONSENSUS.

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This research examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on tuberculosis diagnoses and the associated changes in disease severity.

March 2, 2026

Trends in Active Tuberculosis Cases Diagnosed in New York City During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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This research examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on tuberculosis diagnoses and the associated changes in disease severity.
Analyzed tuberculosis diagnosis trends before and during the COVID-19 pandemic
Investigated changes in symptom duration and severity among diagnosed cases
A significant decline in tuberculosis diagnoses during the pandemic was observed
An increase in disease severity and symptom duration was reported among patients

Abstract

TB diagnoses precipitously declined during PAUSE. Disease severity and symptom duration increased among patients during the COVID-19 pandemic, indicating that TB diagnoses may have been delayed and that TB may have been underdiagnosed during the pandemic in New York City.

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Emily G. Bamforth

Hannah T. Jordan

Lisa Trieu

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New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

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Trends in Active Tuberculosis Cases Diagnosed in New York City During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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