CD4 count and tuberculosis risk in HIV-positive adults not on ART: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Background CD4 cell count in adults with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection (PLHIV) not receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART) influences tuberculosis (TB) risk. Despite widespread use in models informing resource allocation, this relationship has not been systematically reviewed. Methods...

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Main Authors: Penelope K. Ellis, Willam J. Martin, Peter J. Dodd
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2017-12-01
Series:PeerJ
Subjects:
TB
Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/4165.pdf