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TB-Diabetes Co-Infection Insights
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Case Description
Coinfection of tuberculosis (TB) and diabetes presents a complex healthcare challenge. TB-diabetes co-infection is increasingly prevalent due to the global rise in both diseases, particularly in countries with high TB incidence. Diabetes increases the risk of TB infection, and TB can worsen...
Case Summary
- Diabetes mellitus (DM) and tuberculosis (TB) are significant global health concerns, with DM ranked as the 9th leading cause of mortality in 2019 and TB ranked 13th. The combined impact of TB and HIV significantly elevates mortality rates beyond the sum of their individual contributions. India is expected to introduce its first adult TB vaccine, developed by the Serum Institute of India, within a year.
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Dr.Arati Shahande
Consultant Physician & Diabetologist, Member- Diabetic Foot Society of India Governing Council, PuneDr.Arati Shahande is Consultant Physician & Diabetologist, Member- Diabetic Foot Society of
India Governing Council, Pune. Dr. Arati completed her M.B.B.S.from Karnataka Medical College and M.D in Kasturba Medical College. She also pursued her Postgraduate diploma in diabetes care, New Castle, University of Australia and also Fellowship in general Infectious diseases, CMC, Vellore. She worked in diabetes and endocrinology. Examiner, Health Sciences Department, Pune