Clinico-radiological Patterns of Pulmonary Tuberculosis in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes: Insights From a Tertiary Care Center in Chennai
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Pulmonary Tuberculosis (PTB) and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) are two signicant public health issues, particularly in countries like India. This study evaluates the clinico-radiological prole of patients with PTB coexisting with T2DM in a tertiary care hospital in Chennai. A cross-sectional study of 212 patients was conducted to analyze clinical symptoms, radiological ndings, and their correlation with diabetic parameters such as fasting blood sugar (FBS), postprandial blood sugar (PPBS), and HbA1C levels. The study revealed a signicant correlation between uncontrolled diabetic parameters and the severity of tuberculosis. Cavitatory lesions were the most common radiological nding in PTBT2DM patients. The ndings suggest that careful management of blood sugar levels in PTB patients can potentially improve clinical outcomes.
Author: Vadivelu Sreenivasan
Language: English
Subfield: Infectious Diseases
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4404152593