February 6, 2006

Glucocorticoid use, other associated factors, and the risk of tuberculosis

SJSusan S. JickBoston University ELEric S. LiebermanBrigham and Women's Hospital MRMahboob U. RahmanBoston University

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These results indicate that patients treated with glucocorticoids have an increased risk of developing tuberculosis, independent of other risk factors. Low adiposity, diabetes, current smoking, and obstructive pulmonary disorders are also important independent risk factors for tuberculosis.

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