Otorhinolaryngology services during the COVID-19 pandemic in Tanzania
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Date
2021
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Springer Nature
Abstract
Coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) remains to be a global pandemic and cause of significant morbidity and mortality. Since the mode of transmission of the virus from one person to another is through respiratory droplets, saliva, and fomites, otorhinolaryngologists are highly exposed to COVID-19 while executing their daily functions. Examination of anatomic sites like the nose and throat exposes the otorhinolaryngologist to possible contact with bodily fluids from the patient. Such examination also requires maintenance of close contact with the patient further increasing the exposure risk. Despite the heightened odds of contracting COVID-19 infection during their routine practice, otorhinolaryngologists in Tanzania have continued managing patients while adhering to the available local guidelines aimed at protecting themselves and also the patients from COVID-19. The aim of this letter it to oversee the current status of otorhinolaryngology services in Tanzania during this era of COVID-19 pandemic.
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Full Text Article available at: https://doi.org/10.1186/s41182-021-00317-z
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Coronavirus disease-2019, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, SARS-CoV-2, Otorhinolaryngology, Tanzania, Corona, Laryngectomy
Citation
Abraham, Z. S. (2021). Otorhinolaryngology services during the COVID-19 pandemic in Tanzania. Tropical Medicine and Health, 49(1), 1-3.