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[Inter-relations between pulmonary tuberculosis and diabetes mellitus].

V Sfîrlează, P Tudor, T Moise

    Revista De Igiena, Bacteriologie, Virusologie, Parazitologie, Epidemiologie, Pneumoftiziologie. Pneumoftiziologia
    |January 1, 1976
    PubMed
    Summary

    Pulmonary tuberculosis patients show a higher prevalence of chemical diabetes (16%) compared to the general population (2.13%). This suggests tuberculosis is a significant diabetogenic risk factor.

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    Area of Science:

    • Endocrinology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Public Health

    Context:

    • Cavitary pulmonary tuberculosis is a significant global health concern.
    • Diabetes mellitus is a growing public health challenge worldwide.
    • The interplay between tuberculosis and diabetes requires further investigation.

    Purpose:

    • To investigate the prevalence of chemical diabetes in patients with cavitary pulmonary tuberculosis.
    • To explore potential etiopathogenic factors linking tuberculosis and diabetes.
    • To assess tuberculosis as a potential diabetogenic risk factor.

    Summary:

    • A glucose tolerance test was administered to 50 patients diagnosed with cavitary pulmonary tuberculosis.
    • Chemical diabetes was identified in 8 patients (16%), a rate substantially higher than the 2.13% observed in the general population.

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  • Factors such as sex, age, environment, nutritional status, disease duration, and tuberculostatic medications were analyzed for their potential role.

    • Impact:

    • This study highlights a critical association between pulmonary tuberculosis and an increased risk of developing diabetes.
    • Findings underscore the need for integrated screening and management strategies for both conditions.
    • Tuberculosis should be recognized as a potential diabetogenic risk factor in clinical practice and public health initiatives.