학술논문
Association of Diabetes and Tuberculosis Disease among US-Bound Adult Refugees, 2009–2014
Document Type
article
Author
Source
Emerging Infectious Diseases, Vol 23, Iss 3, Pp 543-545 (2017)
Subject
Language
English
ISSN
1080-6040
1080-6059
1080-6059
Abstract
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.