Diabetes mellitus increases the risk of active tuberculosis: a systematic review of 13 observational studies.
BACKGROUND: 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 associat...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2008-07-01
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| Series: | PLoS Medicine |
| Online Access: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC2459204?pdf=render |