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World J Diabetes. Jul 15, 2024; 15(7): 1409-1416
Published online Jul 15, 2024. doi: 10.4239/wjd.v15.i7.1409
Published online Jul 15, 2024. doi: 10.4239/wjd.v15.i7.1409
Figure 1 Various immune system abnormalities predispose to tuberculosis infection and its severe course in patients with diabetes mellitus.
ATB: Active tuberculosis; LTB: Latent tuberculosis; MDR-TB: Multi-drug resistant tuberculosis.
Figure 2 Interactions between macrophages and adipocytes with the release of various cytokines and chemokines perpetuate tuber culosis and diabetes mellitus in disease-prone individuals.
Mtb: Mycobacterium tuberculosis; TNF-α: Tumor necrosis factor; IL: Interleukin.
- Citation: Shetty S, Pappachan JM, Fernandez CJ. Diabetes and tuberculosis: An emerging dual threat to healthcare. World J Diabetes 2024; 15(7): 1409-1416
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-9358/full/v15/i7/1409.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4239/wjd.v15.i7.1409