Screening and testing for tuberculosis among the HIV-infected: outcomes from a large HIV programme in western Kenya

Screening and testing for tuberculosis among the HIV-infected: outcomes from a large HIV programme in western Kenya

Abstract Background People living with HIV (PLHIV) are at increased risk of tuberculosis (TB). TB is also the leading opportunistic infection contributing to about one-third of deaths in this population. The World Health Organization recommends regular screening for TB in PLHIV. Those identified to...

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Main Authors: Philip Owiti, Dickens Onyango, Robina Momanyi, Anthony D. Harries
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-01-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Active case finding
Intensified case finding
Screening
Tuberculosis
HIV
Quality care
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-018-6334-4

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