Diabetes is a strong predictor of mortality during tuberculosis treatment: a prospective cohort study among tuberculosis patients from Mwanza, Tanzania
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Strong evidence suggests diabetes may be associated with tuberculosis (TB) and could influence TB treatment outcomes. We assessed the role of diabetes on sputum culture conversion and mortality among patients undergoing TB treatment.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Journal | Tropical Medicine & International Health |
| Volume | 18 |
| Issue number | 7 |
| Pages (from-to) | 822-829 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| ISSN | 1360-2276 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2013 |
- Blood Glucose, Diabetes Complications, Female, HIV Infections, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Orosomucoid, Prospective Studies, Risk Factors, Tanzania, Treatment Outcome, Tuberculosis, Pulmonary, Young Adult
Research areas
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