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HIV/AIDS Co-Infection
Research reports from Z. Iliyasu and co-authors provide new insights into HIV/AIDS co-infection
May 19th, 2009
According to recent research published in the Journal of Epidemiology, "The HIV/AIDS epidemic has been accompanied by a severe epidemic of tuberculosis (TB), although the prevalence of coinfection is largely unknown, especially in developing countries, including Nigeria. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and predictors of TB coinfection among HIV-seropositive Nigerians." "The case files of HIV/AIDS patients attending Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Nigeria from January to December 2006 were reviewed. A total of 1320 HIV/AIDS patients had complete records and were reviewed, among which 138 (10.5%) were coinfected with TB (95% CI, 8.9% to 12.2%)....
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2009-05-19)
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