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HIV/AIDS Co-Infection
Study findings from University of California, Medical Department broaden understanding of HIV/AIDS co-infection
June 9th, 2009
"We studied prevalence and correlates of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) among injection drug users (IDUs) in Tijuana, Mexico, where tuberculosis (TB) is endemic. IDUs aged >= 18 years were recruited via respondent-driven sampling (RDS) and underwent standardized interviews, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) antibody testing and LTBI screening using QuantiFERON (R)-TB Gold In-Tube, a whole-blood interferon-gamma release assay (IGRA)," scientists in the United States report. "LTBI prevalence was estimated and correlates were identified using RDS-weighted logistic regression. Of 1020 IDUs, 681. (67%) tested IGRA-positive and 44 (4%) tested HIV-positive. Mean age...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2009-06-09)
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