Type 2 diabetes mellitus and recurrent Tuberculosis: A retrospective cohort in Peruvian military workers.

The role played by type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2) in the occurrence of recurrent tuberculosis is still uncertain. Military personnel are an occupational group with an increased risk for tuberculosis exposure due to their activities. We conducted a retrospective cohort to study the association between DM2 and recurrent TB in military workers who have been previously treated for tuberculosis at the Central Military Hospital in Lima, Peru, between 2016 and 2017.

Comparison of Three Methods for Diagnosing Trichomoniasis in Female Patients with Sexual Activity Attended at a Hospital in Peru.

Background: Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted infection that mainly affects women. The diagnosis is made by different methods that identify the presence of ; therefore, sensitivity, specificity, and performance are essential to guarantee an adequate diagnosis. Our study is aimed at comparing three methods for diagnosing trichomoniasis in patients treated at a hospital in Peru during the year 2018.