Mortality in patients with HIV-1 and tuberculosis co-infection in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil-associated factors and causes of death
RO da Silva Escada, L Velasque, SR Ribeiro… - BMC infectious …, 2017 - Springer
Background Tuberculosis is the most frequent opportunistic infection and the leading cause
of death among persons living with HIV in several low and middle-income countries …
of death among persons living with HIV in several low and middle-income countries …
The impact of HIV status and antiretroviral treatment on TB treatment outcomes of new tuberculosis patients attending co-located TB and ART services in South Africa …
Background The implementation of collaborative TB-HIV services is challenging. We,
therefore, assessed TB treatment outcomes in relation to HIV infection and antiretroviral …
therefore, assessed TB treatment outcomes in relation to HIV infection and antiretroviral …
Delayed diagnosis of tuberculosis in persons living with HIV in Eastern Europe: associated factors and effect on mortality—a multicentre prospective cohort study
C Kraef, A Bentzon, A Panteleev, A Skrahina… - BMC infectious …, 2021 - Springer
Background Early diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB) is important to reduce transmission,
morbidity and mortality in people living with HIV (PLWH). Methods PLWH with a diagnosis of …
morbidity and mortality in people living with HIV (PLWH). Methods PLWH with a diagnosis of …
Delay in sputum smear conversion and outcomes of smear-positive tuberculosis patients: a retrospective cohort study in Bafoussam, Cameroon
FN Djouma, M Noubom, J Ateudjieu, H Donfack - BMC infectious diseases, 2015 - Springer
Background In limited resource settings, sputum smear conversion at the end of the
intensive phase of tuberculosis treatment is an indicator not only of patients' response to …
intensive phase of tuberculosis treatment is an indicator not only of patients' response to …
Factors associated with tuberculosis treatment delay in patients co-infected with HIV in a high prevalence area in Brazil
Background Worldwide, about 11% of Tuberculosis (TB) cases occur in people living with
HIV (PLHIV) and it is the leading cause of death in this population. An important step …
HIV (PLHIV) and it is the leading cause of death in this population. An important step …
Determinants of death among tuberculosis patients in a semi urban diagnostic and treatment centre of Bafoussam, West Cameroon: a retrospective case-control study
FN Djouma, M Noubom, AV Ngomba, H Donfack… - Pan African Medical …, 2015 - ajol.info
Introduction: Tuberculosis (TB) remains a worldwide public health problem with 8.6 millions
of new cases and 1.3 millions of death annually. Despite the progress recorded in fighting …
of new cases and 1.3 millions of death annually. Despite the progress recorded in fighting …
Outcome of tuberculosis treatment in HIV-positive adults diagnosed through active versus passive case-finding
TT Balcha, S Skogmar, E Sturegård… - Global Health …, 2015 - Taylor & Francis
Background The World Health Organization strongly recommends regular screening for
tuberculosis (TB) in HIV-positive individuals. Objective To compare the outcome of anti …
tuberculosis (TB) in HIV-positive individuals. Objective To compare the outcome of anti …
Predictors of early mortality and effectiveness of antiretroviral therapy in TB-HIV patients from Brazil
FO Demitto, CAS Schmaltz, FM Sant'Anna… - PLoS …, 2019 - journals.plos.org
Background The implementation of antiretroviral (ARV) therapy caused a significant
decrease in HIV-associated mortality worldwide. Nevertheless, mortality is still high among …
decrease in HIV-associated mortality worldwide. Nevertheless, mortality is still high among …
Survival of people living with HIV who defaulted from tuberculosis treatment in a cohort, Recife, Brazil
R Cunha, M Maruza, UR Montarroyos, I Coimbra… - BMC infectious …, 2017 - Springer
Background Tuberculosis is a serious public health problem worldwide. It is the leading
cause of death amongst people living with HIV, and default from tuberculosis (TB) treatment …
cause of death amongst people living with HIV, and default from tuberculosis (TB) treatment …
Tuberculosis treatment outcomes and factors associated with each of them in a cohort followed up between 2010 and 2014
MA Cardoso, PEAA Brasil… - BioMed research …, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Tuberculosis treatment has undergone recent changes in Brazil. Objective. To assess
whether favorable outcomes on tuberculosis therapy improved in recent years. Methods …
whether favorable outcomes on tuberculosis therapy improved in recent years. Methods …