Cytomegalovirus Infection Is Associated With Increased Prevalence of Latent Tuberculosis Infection.

ABSTRACT: Cytomegalovirus (CMV) increases tuberculosis (TB) risk, but its relationship with latent TB infection (LTBI) is unknown. Using US nationally representative data, we report that CMV was independently associated with LTBI (odds ratio, 2.94; 95% CI, 1.19-7.28; P=.02). CMV and LTBI were associated with higher C-reactive protein, suggesting chronic inflammation.

SUBMITTER: van der Heijden YF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8855520 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature