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The risk of developing TB is estimated to be between 20 and 37 times greater in people living with HIV than among those without HIV infection. TB is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among people living with HIV. [13] In 2009, there were 9.4 million new cases of TB, of which 1.2 (13%) million were among people living with HIV.
People of low SES are both more likely to contract TB and to be more severely affected by the disease. Those with low SES are more likely to be affected by risk factors for developing TB (e.g., malnutrition, indoor air pollution, HIV co-infection, etc.), and are additionally more likely to be exposed to crowded and poorly ventilated spaces.
The report said there are five major risk factors that are driving most of the new tuberculosis cases, including undernutrition, HIV infection, alcohol use disorders, smoking and diabetes ...
Studies have found that men have a higher risk of getting XDR-TB than women. [24] One study showed that the male to female ratio was more than threefold, with statistical relevance (P<0.05) [25] Studies done on the effect of age and XDR-TB have revealed that individuals who are 65 and up are less likely to get XDR-TB. [26]
Rapid diagnosis & treatment of TB: One of the greatest risk factors for drug-resistant TB is problems in treatment and diagnosis, especially in developing countries. If TB is identified and treated soon, drug resistance can be avoided. Completion of treatment: Previous treatment of TB is an indicator of MDR TB.
Active tuberculosis can be contagious while latent tuberculosis is not, and it is therefore not possible to get TB from someone with latent tuberculosis. The main risk is that approximately 10% of these people (5% in the first two years after infection and 0.1% per year thereafter) will go on to develop active tuberculosis.
When HIV-negative children take isoniazid after they have been exposed to tuberculosis, their risk to contract tuberculosis is reduced. [8] A Cochrane review [9] investigated whether giving isoniazid to HIV-positive children can help to prevent this vulnerable group from getting tuberculosis. They included three trials conducted in South Africa ...
This analysis identified lifestyle factors such as lack of exercise, obesity and not engaging in hobbies at age 60 as key predictors of dementia risk, from a review of 181 potential risk factors.