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HIV/Tuberculosis Coinfection
CD4 count/WHO stage/age are independent TB risk factors in HIV patients on HAART
January 17th, 2006
CD4 cell count, WHO stage, and age are independent risk factors for tuberculosis in HIV patients on HAART. Scientists in the South Africa conducted a prospective cohort study to "determine the long-term incidence of tuberculosis (TB) and associated risk factors among individuals receiving HAART in South Africa." "Microbiologically or histologically confirmed incident TB was identified in a hospital-based cohort of 346 patients receiving HAART between 1996 and 2005 in Cape Town. The TB incidence density rate was 3.5/100 person-years in the first year and significantly decreased during follow-up, reaching 1.01/100 person-years in the fifth year...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2006-01-17)
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