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HIV/AIDS Co-Infection
Studies from S.M. Marks et al add new findings in the area of HIV/AIDS co-infection
December 23rd, 2008
According to a study from the United States, "Tuberculosis (TB) disproportionately affects the human Immunodeficiency virus (HIV) Infected, foreign-born, Black, Hispanic, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian, homeless, incarcerated, alcoholic, diabetic or cancer patients, male, those aged >44 years, smokers and poor persons. We present TB knowledge,attitudes and risk perceptions overall and for those experiencing TB disparities from the 2000-2005 US National Health Interview Survey (NHIS)." "A total of 32% of respondents said TB is curable; 44% correctly recognized that TB is transmitted by air. Persons with less knowledge about TB transmission were aged 18-24 years,...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2008-12-23)
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