COVID-19 should voluntarily get themselves evaluated for TB. If it is detected at an early stage treatment will become easier," Karnataka Health Minister Dr K Sudhakar said. "There are more than 28 lakh people in the state who have recovered from the infection.
Since both Covid-19 and TB infect the lungs we have launched this special drive to ensure early detection of TB in people who have recovered from coronavirus," the minister added.
It is not that all people who have recovered from Covid-19 will get TB, but as both Covid-19 and TB primarily infect lungs, it is important that recovered patients get evaluated for TB voluntarily, Karnataka health minister said.