Diabetic Status and Other Risk Factors for Developing Pulmonary Tuberculosis: A Retrospective Cohort Study at King Abdul Aziz University Hospital, Jeddah
Abstract:Background: Pulmonary and extrapulmonary tuberculosis is an emerging public health challenge among diabetic (DM) patients. Diabetes is a known cause of immunosuppression and is recognized as an independent risk factor for tuberculosis (TB). Diabetes and tuberculosis frequently coexist and influence each other [1]. This study investigates diabetes mellitus as a risk factor for developing pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) compared to extra-pulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB).
Materials and Methods: This retrospective… Show more
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