Anemia in TB patients predicts recurrence and mortality
Isanaka S, Mugusi F, Urassa W, Bosch R, Villamor E, Spiegelman D, Duggan C, Fawzi W. Anemia in TB patients predicts recurrence and mortality. The FASEB Journal 2011, 25: 779.14-779.14. DOI: 10.1096/fasebj.25.1_supplement.779.14.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchTreatment failureIron deficiencyHypochromic microcytosisHIV-TB patientsCause of anemiaPoor clinical outcomeRisk of recurrenceMeasures of anemiaTuberculosis recurrenceHIV patientsTB patientsClinical outcomesSevere anemiaRisk factorsAnemiaOverall healthPatientsRecurrenceMortalityRiskMicrocytosisSignificant improvementAssociationDeficiencyFocused management