Viral and bacterial infections are often associated with deficiencies in macronutrients and
micronutrients, including the essential trace element selenium. In selenium deficiency …

Background Tuberculosis and malnutrition are linked in a complex relationship.
Tuberculosis may cause undernutrition through increased metabolic demands and …

Tuberculosis (TB) is a leading infectious cause of death worldwide, despite ongoing efforts
to limit its incidence and mortality. Although the European Region has made gains in TB …

Background Adequate nutrition is important for optimal immune and metabolic function.
Dietary support may, therefore, improve clinical outcomes in HIV‐infected individuals by …

Nutritional care and support for patients with tuberculosis Guideline: Page 1 WHO Guideline:
Nutritional care and support for patients with tuberculosis i Nutritional care and support for …

Background Diabetes and TB are associated, and diabetes is increasingly common in low-
income countries where tuberculosis (TB) is highly endemic. However, the role of diabetes …

Objective Strong evidence suggests diabetes may be associated with tuberculosis (TB) and
could influence TB treatment outcomes. We assessed the role of diabetes on sputum culture …

Background Micronutrient deficiencies are common among adults living with HIV disease,
particularly in low‐income settings where the diet may be low in essential vitamins and …

Tuberculosis (TB) has become the most important infectious disease to see resurgence
worldwide. In 2014, there were 9.6 million documented cases worldwide with a mortality of …

Background The burden of diabetes is increasing in sub-Saharan Africa, including among
people living with HIV. We assessed the prevalence of diabetes and the roles of HIV …