Association of Diabetes and Tuberculosis Disease among US-Bound Adult Refugees, 2009–2014

Abstract

Diabetes is associated with an increased risk for active tuberculosis (TB) disease. We conducted a case–control study and found a significant association between diabetes and TB disease among US-bound refugees. These findings underscore the value of collaborative management of both diseases.

Keywords

• tuberculosis
• tuberculosis and other mycobacteria
• diabetes
• refugees
• bacteria
• United States