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HIV/AIDS Co-Infection
Study findings from M. Tamura et al broaden understanding of HIV/AIDS co-infection
April 15th, 2008
According to recent research published in the International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, "The National Tuberculosis Programme (NTP) in Cambodia, one of the countries most affected by tuberculosis (TB) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection in Asia. To conduct national HIV prevalence surveillance among TB patients, to estimate HIV prevalence among TB patients and to determine the potential of the NTP as a source for antiretroviral treatment (ART) scale-up." "Anonymous unlinked cross-sectional seroprevalence surveys including all TB patients registered by the NTP in January 2003 and January 2005. HIV prevalence among all TB patients fell from...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2008-04-15)
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