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Showing 1 to 11 of 11 for “"TB/HIV co-infection"”.
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The Role of Inflammation in the Pathobiology of TB/HIV Co-infection
Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M.tb), the etiological agent of tuberculosis (TB), is the leading cause of death in people living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). Treatment of co-infected persons is challenging due to the aggressive course of both individual diseases, and often is further …
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The Role of Inflammation in the Pathobiology of TB/HIV Co-infection
Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M.tb), the etiological agent of tuberculosis (TB), is the leading cause of death in people living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). Treatment of co-infected persons is challenging due to the aggressive course of both individual diseases, and often is further …
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Pathology and mechanisms of increased M.tb growth and dissemination during co-infection with HIV-1
… world’s population is latently infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M.tb). M.tb and HIV have a deadly synergy that occurs during co-infection. Individuals with HIV infection are at significantly increased risk for acquiring or reactivating latent TB infections. Further, there is increased …
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Clinical mentorship of nurse-initiated Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) in Khayelitsha, South Africa: a quality of care assessment
… Strategic Plan calls for task shifting of HIV care from doctors to nurses by 2016 to increase access to ART. There is little research demonstrating sustainable success of competent HIV management by nurses after training and mentorship. In February 2011, Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) …
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Mechanisms of Innate Immune Dysfunction During Mycobacterium tuberculosis and HIV Co-infection
Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb), the etiologic agent of Tuberculosis (TB), remains a significant public health threat causing over 1.4 million deaths annually. People living with HIV are among the most susceptible to contracting or reactivating Mtb infection due to a deterioration of essential …
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Pharmacometrics to characterize pharmacokinetics and optimize treatment in understudied populations
… groups (such as people of African ancestry). Consequently, suitable dose labeling is lacking at the time of drug approval for these groups, leaving healthcare practitioners with a dilemma: either exclude these groups from treatment or make dosing recommendations based on data from a …
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Acceptability of Haart by HIV-Positive Tuberculosis Patients in Livingstone District
The convergence of TB and HIV epidemics is a deadly threat to gains In survival among populations (Corbett et al., 2003). The dual epidemics are particularly pervasive in Africa, where HIV has been the single most Important factor contributing to the incidence of TB over the last 10 years. In …
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Acceptability of Haart by HIV-Positive Tuberculosis Patients in Livingstone District
The convergence of TB and HIV epidemics is a deadly threat to gains In survival among populations (Corbett et al., 2003). The dual epidemics are particularly pervasive in Africa, where HIV has been the single most Important factor contributing to the incidence of TB over the last 10 years. In …
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An evaluation of the palliative care-related outcomes of a cohort of TB patients in a district hospital setting: a multiple methods quality improvement study
Although curable, tuberculosis (TB) remains a serious health care problem. During 2011 there were almost 9 million new cases and 1.4 million TB deaths worldwide. The World Health Organisation (WHO) lists South Africa as a country with a high TB, HIV and MDR-TB burden. In this country the dual …
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Access to Tuberculosis testing among adolescents living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus in the Eastern Cape, South Africa: social factors and theoretical considerations
Background: Addressing adolescent tuberculosis (TB) is a critical step towards eliminating TB in high burden countries, especially in HIV endemic communities. South Africa has the highest rates of TB/HIV co-infection and the largest population of adolescents living with HIV (ALHIV) in the world – …
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Challenges, barriers and opportunities in integrating TB/HIV services in Tsandi District Hospital, Namibia
… has generalised Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and tuberculosis (TB) epidemics. In response to the TB/HIV co-epidemics in Namibia, the Ministry of Health and Social Services approved a policy of TB/HIV collaborative activities at national level and the integration of TB/HIV services at the …