Review Article

Tuberculosis in the Diabetic Patient: A Diagnostic Dilemma

ISSN 2979-8582  ·  Article No. 044

Dr. Onuoha-Ojeamiren Gloria Olomiekido Dr. Onuoha Augunus Chidubem Iduda Ojeamiren Ajay kumar P Professor Samuel Olowo Sunday

Publication Details

Publication Date
10/07/2026
Volume / Issue
Vol 1, Issue 2 (2026)
Article No.
044
Journal
British Journal of Contemporary Research
Received
30 Jun 2026
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Affiliations

Dr. Onuoha-Ojeamiren Gloria Olomiekido: Department of Medical Microbiology Ambrose Alli University AAU Ekpoma , Nigeria

Dr. Onuoha Augunus Chidubem: Department of Chemical Pathology, Faculty of Basic clinical Sciences, Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma, Nigeria

Iduda Ojeamiren: Department of Laboratory Sciences, Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust, Kent

Ajay kumar P: Department of Laboratory Medicine, Central Hospital, South Western Railway, Hubli, Karnataka, India

Professor Samuel Olowo Sunday: Department of Medical Microbiology, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Nigeria

Abstract

Tuberculosis (TB) and diabetes mellitus (DM) overlapping burden is now a growing clinical problem , complicating both early diagnosis and effective treatment. Diabetes increases the risk of TB disease and may worsen clinical outcomes, making early recognition essential. ¹,²,³ Because symptoms may be atypical and standard tests may be less straightforward in some patients; a high index of suspicion and integrated screening are important. ⁴,⁵

Keywords

Tuberculosis Diabetes Mellitus Diagnostic Dilemma Screening Glycemic Control Comorbidity

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Cite This Article

Dr. Onuoha-Ojeamiren Gloria Olomiekido, Dr. Onuoha Augunus Chidubem, Iduda Ojeamiren, Ajay kumar P, Professor Samuel Olowo Sunday (2026). Tuberculosis in the Diabetic Patient: A Diagnostic Dilemma. British Journal of Contemporary Research, 1(2), Article 044.
Dr. Onuoha-Ojeamiren Gloria Olomiekido. “Tuberculosis in the Diabetic Patient: A Diagnostic Dilemma.” British Journal of Contemporary Research, vol. 1, no. 2, 2026.
Dr. Onuoha-Ojeamiren Gloria Olomiekido. “Tuberculosis in the Diabetic Patient: A Diagnostic Dilemma.” British Journal of Contemporary Research 1, no. 2.

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ISSN 2979-8582
Tracking ID BEX_JUN_26_191

British Journal of Contemporary Research

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