Association of Diabetes and Tuberculosis Disease among US-Bound Adult Refugees, 2009-2014

Diabetes is associated with an increased risk for active tuberculosis (TB) disease. We conducted a case-control study and found a significant association between diabetes and TB disease among US-bound refugees. These findings underscore the value of collaborative management of both diseases.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Emerging infectious diseases 2017-03, Vol.23 (3), p.543-545
Hauptverfasser:	Benoit, Stephen R, Gregg, Edward W, Jonnalagadda, Sasi, Phares, Christina R, Zhou, Weigong, Painter, John A
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adolescent Adult Aged Association of Diabetes and Tuberculosis Disease among US-Bound Adult Refugees, 2009–2014 bacteria Case-Control Studies Complications and side effects diabetes Diabetes mellitus Diabetes Mellitus - epidemiology Female Health aspects Humans Immigrants Male Middle Aged Refugees Research Letter Risk Factors Tuberculosis Tuberculosis - complications Tuberculosis - epidemiology tuberculosis and other mycobacteria United States Young Adult
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Zusammenfassung:	Diabetes is associated with an increased risk for active tuberculosis (TB) disease. We conducted a case-control study and found a significant association between diabetes and TB disease among US-bound refugees. These findings underscore the value of collaborative management of both diseases.
ISSN:	1080-6040 1080-6059
DOI:	10.3201/eid2303.161053