Prevalence and risk factors of pulmonary tuberculosis among people living with diabetes mellitus at the National Referral Hospital, Thimphu, Bhutan

Prevalence and risk factors of pulmonary tuberculosis among people living with diabetes mellitus at the National Referral Hospital, Thimphu, Bhutan

Introduction: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is increasing the risk of pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) with concern over the convergence of these two diseases. Although screening for PTB among people with DM has been recommended by WHO, it has not been implemented in Bhutan yet. Objective: The aim of this stud...

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Main Authors: Wangchuk Wangchuk, Pem Chuki, Kinley Dorji, Tshering Dhendup, Nidup Dorji
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences of Bh 2021-06-01
Series:Bhutan Health Journal
Subjects:
pulmonary tuberculosis; diabetes mellitus; ptb risk factors, bhutan
Online Access:https://bhj.com.bt/index.php/bhj/article/view/171

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