Vaccination adherence to influenza, pneumococcal and hepatitis B virus in adult type 1 diabetes mellitus patients

Different abnormalities account for the increased risk of viral and bacterial infection in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM). Main irregularities include: decreased CD4/CD8 lymphocyte ratios, reduced monocyte phagocytic function and defects in interleukin-2 production [1 –6]. Individuals with DM are 6 time more likely to be hospitalized and 3 times more likely to die from complications of influenza or pneumonia when compared to those in general population [7]. People with DM have higher rates of hepatitis B due to contact with infected blood or through improper eq uipment use (glucose monitoring devices or infected needles) [8].
Source: Primary Care Diabetes - Category: Primary Care Authors: Tags: Original research Source Type: research