Changes in the Diagnosis of Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Insights into Migrant Vulnerability in a Border Region - Takeaways - MDSpire

Changes in the Diagnosis of Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Insights into Migrant Vulnerability in a Border Region

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  • Barış Çil

  • Mehmet Sinan Bodur

  • Mehmet Kabak

  • February 19, 2026

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    Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant health issue, with 10.6 million cases and 1.3 million deaths reported globally in 2023.

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    Migrants, particularly Syrian refugees in Turkey, face increased TB vulnerability due to limited access to healthcare services.

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    The COVID-19 pandemic led to a notable decrease in TB diagnoses, exacerbating health disparities among local and migrant populations.

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    This study analyzed TB diagnosis trends in Mardin Province from 2017 to 2025, focusing on pulmonary and extrapulmonary forms.

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    Findings aim to inform health equity policies by evaluating the impact of the pandemic on TB diagnosis among different populations.

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Changes in the Diagnosis of Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Insights into Migrant Vulnerability in a Border Region

  • by Barış Çil, Mehmet Sinan Bodur, Mehmet Kabak

  • February 19, 2026

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