Risk factors for depression in tuberculosis patients
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Mental illness is an important global health concern, with depression affecting nearly 322 million people worldwide. Studies on the comorbidity of TB and depression reveal a significant correlation between depression and poor adherence to TB treatment, as well as higher rates of treatment failure, development of antimicrobial resistance, and higher mortality rates TB infection causes […]