Anemia in tuberculosis cases and household controls from Tanzania: Contribution of disease coinfections and the role of hepcidin

摘要

BackgroundTuberculosis (TB) induces a systemic inflammatory state affecting iron homeostasis. Patients with TB often have additional comorbidities such as anemia which can result in poorer treat outcomes. We studied the contribution of anemia and the role of the iron regulatory hormone hepcidin among TB patients and household contacts.