Operationalization of bi-directional screening for tuberculosis and diabetes in private sector healthcare clinics in Karachi, Pakistan

• Main Authors: Mashal S. Basir (Author), Shifa S. Habib (Author), Syed M.A. Zaidi (Author), Saira Khowaja (Author), Hamidah Hussain (Author), Rashida A. Ferrand (Author), Aamir J. Khan (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2019-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Many countries are facing overlapping epidemics of tuberculosis (TB) and diabetes mellitus (DM). Diabetes increases the overall risk of developing Tuberculosis (TB) and contributes to adverse treatment outcomes. Active screening for both diseases can reduce TB transmission and pr...