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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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2017-03-01
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| Series: | Emerging Infectious Diseases |
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| Online Access: | https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/23/3/16-1053_article |