Gina Gualano, MD, Respiratory Infectious Diseases Unit, National Institute for Infectious Diseases Lazzaro Spallanzani IRCCS, Italy
Pneumonia is calling for submissions to our Collection on Post tuberculosis sequelae.
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Gina Gualano, MD, Respiratory Infectious Diseases Unit, National Institute for Infectious Diseases Lazzaro Spallanzani IRCCS, Italy
Dr. Gualano is currently the Head of the Outpatient Unit at the Infectious Disease Unit, Clinical Department, National Institute for Infectious Diseases in Rome. Since 2004, he has been employed full-time as a Medical Doctor at the same unit.
Her research interests include Tuberculosis, Multidrug-resistant Tuberculosis, COVID-19, NTM-PD (Non-Tuberculous Mycobacterial Pulmonary Disease), Respiratory Infectious Diseases, Asthma, COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), and Pulmonary Long Covid.
The legacy of tuberculosis (TB) extends far beyond the immediate infection, leaving a profound impact on health and well-being. Understanding post-TB sequelae is crucial, as it illuminates the long-term consequences of TB on lung function, mental health, and overall quality of life. Recent advances in this field have uncovered significant insights into the mechanisms of lung damage, psychosocial effects, and the role of comorbidities. These findings not only inform clinical practice but also shape public health policies aimed at improving care for TB survivors.
Continued research in this area has the potential to drive further breakthroughs, such as the development of targeted therapies to address specific sequelae and innovations in rehabilitation strategies that could enhance recovery. As we pursue these advancements, we align with Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG 3), which focuses on ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all at all ages, and SDG 10, which seeks to reduce inequality within and among countries. By deepening our understanding of post-TB sequelae, we contribute to global efforts to improve health equity and quality of life for affected individuals.
We invite researchers to contribute to this special Collection by submitting research articles and review articles. Topics of interest include but are not limited to:
There are currently no articles in this collection.
This Collection welcomes submission of research articles and reviews. Should you wish to submit a different article type, please read our submission guidelines to confirm that type is accepted by the journal.
Articles for this Collection should be submitted via our submission system, Snapp. Please, select the appropriate Collection title “Post-TB sequelae" under the “Details” tab during the submission stage.
Articles will undergo the journal’s peer-review process and are subject to all the journal’s standard policies. Articles will be added to the Collection as they are published.
The Editors have no competing interests with the submissions which they handle through the peer-review process. The peer-review of any submissions for which the Editors have competing interests is handled by another Editorial Board Member who has no competing interests.