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HIV/AIDS Co-Infection
Findings from J.B. Harris et al in HIV/AIDS co-infection reported
August 12th, 2008
"Zambia faces overlapping tuberculosis (TB) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) epidemics; however, care for co-infected patients often occurs through separate, vertical programs. To establish a program to integrate TB and HIV services in Lusaka primary care centers," researchers in Lusaka, Zambia report. "In collaboration with the Zambian Ministry of Health, TB-HIV integration activities began in December 2005 and were expanded to seven health centers by March 2007. Principal activities included developing staff capacity to manage co-infected patients, implementing HIV testing within TB departments and establishing referral systems between departments. Using a...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2008-08-12)
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