Type 2 diabetes is associated with pulmonary cavitation in men with HIV-TB coinfection
T2D is a significant risk factor for pulmonary cavitation in males with HIV-TB coinfection, and poor glycemic management is linked with increased cavity size. Sputum-positive patients with T2D represent an exceptionally high-risk subgroup. Incorporating glycemic evaluation and optimal metabolic management into TB care may assist to lower cavitation risk in this population.
Authors
- Yanfeng Zhu
- Fengjiao Gao
- Lijuan Lan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4282-5361)
- Dafeng Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4588-2353)
- Xiaoxia Ren
- Jingchang Du
- Bennan Zhao
- Yongkang Mao
Institutions
- Chengdu Medical College (CN)
- Public Health Clinical Center of Chengdu (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Endocrinology
- Published
- 2026-01-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fendo.2026.1635725
- Primary Topic
- Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia detection and treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Office of Science