Prognostic factors among TB and TB/DM comorbidity among patients on short course regimen within Nairobi and Kiambu counties in Kenya.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The double burden of diabetes mellitus (DM) and pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) is one of the global health challenges. Studies done in different parts of the world indicate that 12%-44% of TB disease is associated with DM. In Kenya TB-DM co-morbidity data is scarce and is not readily available. In this study we set to determine the difference in treatment outcomes among TB and TB/DM comorbidity patients and their respective clinical and socio-demographic characteristics.

Objective

To determine prognostic factors among TB and TB/DM comorbidity among patients on short course regimen within Nairobi and Kiambu counties in Kenya.

Methods

We carried out a prospective cohort study of non-pregnant patients aged 15 years and above that tested positive for TB in two per

SUBMITTER: Mburu JW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6830184 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature