Implications of the global increase of diabetes for tuberculosis control and patient care

Ruslami, Rovina; E. Aarnoutse, Rob; Alisjahbana, Bachti; van der Ven, André; van Crevel, Reinout

doi:10.1111/j.1365-3156.2010.02625.x

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Implications of the global increase of diabetes for tuberculosis control and patient care

Published in Tropical Medicine & International Health • Oct 19, 2010

Authors:

Rovina Ruslami

Rob E. Aarnoutse

Bachti Alisjahbana

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: To review the current knowledge about tuberculosis (TB) and diabetes, assessing the implication of the global increase of diabetes for TB control and patient care. METHODS: Systematic literature review. RESULTS: Using public databases, it can be estimated that 12.6% (95% CI 9.2-17.3%) of...

Subject

Medicine

Diabetes mellitus

Tuberculosis

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