Is latent tuberculosis infection prevalent among socially marginalised citizens in Aarhus , Denmark?
Our results confirm that a screening approach may reveal early cases of active TB. LTBI is common among the socially marginalised people, but varies substantially with ethnic origin.
The increased intestinal permeability is related to the progression of the liver disease and is more relevant with overt clinical complications. This is due to an increased absorption of lactulose. However, as liver disease progresses, mannitol absorption is progressively reduced, probably due to a reduced surface of absorption, and these events are more relevant in patients with overt clinical complications.