The association between chronic kidney disease and tuberculosis; a comparative cohort study in England.

Judith RuzangiMasao IwagamiLiam SmeethPunam MangtaniDorothea Nitsch

Published in: BMC nephrology (2020)

CKD is associated with an increased risk of TB diagnosis in a UK General Practice cohort. This group of patients should be considered for testing and treating for latent TB.

Keyphrases

chronic kidney disease
end stage renal disease
general practice
mycobacterium tuberculosis
peritoneal dialysis
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
primary care
prognostic factors
emergency department
hiv aids
antiretroviral therapy