Diabetes Mellitus Increases the Risk of Active Tuberculosis: A Systematic Review of 13 Observational...
Diabetes Mellitus Increases the Risk of Active Tuberculosis: A Systematic Review of 13 Observational Studies
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United States: Public Library of Science
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Several studies have suggested that diabetes mellitus (DM) increases the risk of active tuberculosis (TB). The rising prevalence of DM in TB-endemic areas may adversely affect TB control. We conducted a systematic review and a meta-analysis of observational studies assessing the association of DM and TB in order to summarize the existing evidence a...
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Diabetes Mellitus Increases the Risk of Active Tuberculosis: A Systematic Review of 13 Observational Studies
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TN_cdi_plos_journals_1288088017
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_plos_journals_1288088017
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1549-1676,1549-1277
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1549-1676
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10.1371/journal.pmed.0050152
