British Journal of Diseases of the Chest
Volume 77, Issue C, 1983, Pages 87-90

The effect of established diabetes mellitus on the presentation of infiltrative pulmonary tuberculosis in the immigrant Asian community of an inner city area of the United Kingdom (Article)

Hendy M.* , Stableforth D.
  • a University Hospital of South Manchester, Nell Lane, West Didsbury, Manchester, M20 UK, United Kingdom
  • b East Birmingham Hospital, Birmingham B9, Bordesley Green East, United Kingdom

Abstract

During the 10 years 1970-9 36 patients of Asian extraction with established diabetes mellitus presented with active infiltrative pulmonary tuberculosis. When compared with a control group there was a significant increase in cavitatory and sputum positive disease suggesting a more severe form of tuberculous infection. © 1983.

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Index Keywords

urban population immigrant human epidemiology pancreas Asia Ethnic Groups diabetes mellitus Aged geographic distribution lung tuberculosis male Tuberculosis, Pulmonary female clinical article Retrospective Studies diagnosis adult United Kingdom ethnic or racial aspects Respiratory System Endocrine System Middle Age
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DOI: 10.1016/0007-0971(83)90010-4
ISSN: 00070971
Cited by: 27
Original Language: English