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Burden and associated phenotypic characteristics of tuberculosis infection in adult Africans with diabetes: a systematic review.
Scientific reports - 14 Nov 2023
Kibirige Davis, Andia-Biraro Irene, Kyazze Andrew Peter, Olum Ronald, Bongomin Felix, Nakavuma Rose Mwanje, Ssekamatte Phillip, Emoru Reagan, Nalubega Goretti, Chamba Nyasatu, Kilonzo Kajiru, Laizer Sweetness Naftal, Mrema Lucy Elauteri, Olomi Willyhelmina, Minja Lilian Tina, Ntinginya Nyanda Elias, Sabi Issa, Hill Philip C, Te Brake Lindsey, van Crevel Reinout, Sharples Katrina, Critchley Julia
Abstract excerpt
Diabetes mellitus (DM) increases the risk of developing tuberculosis infection (TBI). However, the evidence on the burden and phenotypic characteristics of TBI in African patients with DM is limited. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and characterisation of TBI in native African patients living with DM. We searched PubMed, EMBASE, and African Journals Online for original studies reporting information...
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