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TB and Diabetes webpage
Author:
CDC NCHHSTP Division of Tuberculosis Elimination, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Center for HIV/AIDS Viral Hepatitis STD and TB Prevention, Division of Tuberculosis Elimination
Publication Date:
2019
Country of Origin:
United States
Format:
Webpage
Language:
English
Abstract
Someone with untreated latent TB infection and diabetes is more likely to develop TB disease than someone without diabetes. Without proper treatment, diabetes and TB can increase health complications. This webpage features information on the relationship between TB and diabetes, TB treatment for individuals with diabetes, and related links for patients and health care providers.Publisher:
CDC NCHHSTP Division of Tuberculosis Elimination
Audience(s):
General Public, Health Educators/Communicators, Health Professionals, Persons With LTBI
Topic:
Treatment - Latent TB infection (Inactive TB), General TB Information, Treatment- TB Disease, TB Treatment
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