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Guidelines & protocols
TB and HIV interaction and treatment issues.. (2)
OUMA CONSTANTINE, WOKORACH BRIAN, MUDOOLA WILLY
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This resource details the significant overlap between Tuberculosis (TB) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), highlighting that TB is the leading cause of HIV-related mortality and a major risk factor for developing TB. It covers the pathogenesis of co-infection, emphasizing how HIV weakens the immune system, increasing TB susceptibility and progression. The document also outlines management strategies, including the timing of TB treatment and Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) initiation, potential complications like IRIS, and infection control measures.
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