Study of pulmonary infection in patients with diabetes Mellitus
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 11
Abstract
Patients with diabetes mellitus are at higher risk of developing pulmonary infections; this study was conducted to study Pulmonary infection in patients with Diabetes mellitus. Material and Method: 50 known cases of Diabetes Mellitus with symptoms of pulmonary infections were enrolled in the stud. Subjects were studied for symptoms of pulmonary infection; organism of the infection were detected by standard sputum culture method. Result: Cough and fever were most common symptoms (48 out of 50 patients) followed by Anorexia in patients with Diabetes Mellitus. M. Tuberculosis was detected in 25 out of 50 cases, cough and fever was present in cases with M. Tuberculosis. Conclusion: Patients with Diabetes Mellitus are more prone to Pulmonary infection specifically Pulmonary Tuberculosis.
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Dr Tushar Patel
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