The Bidirectional Relationship between Tuberculosis and Diabetes
The burden of tuberculosis (TB) especially in developing countries continues to remain high despite efforts to improve preventive strategies. Known traditional risk factors for TB include poverty, malnutrition, overcrowding, and HIV/AIDS; however, diabetes, which causes immunosuppression, is increas...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2017-01-01
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| Series: | Tuberculosis Research and Treatment |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/1702578 |