Prevalence and risk factors of latent tuberculosis infection in hemodialysis patients in southwest Iran
Marzie Rahimi,
Fatemeh Forouzani,
Ali Mousavizadeh
et al.
Abstract:INTRODUCTION. Tuberculosis (TB) is a significant global health concern, particularly in developing countries. Diagnosing latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) in hemodialysis patients is crucial because of the risk of developing active tuberculosis in this population due to attenuated immune response. Herein, we assessed the prevalence of LTBI in hemodialysis patients.
METHODS. In this cross-sectional study, we included all patients referred to hemodialysis centers in Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad Province, southw… Show more
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