Subclinical tuberculosis among adults with HIV: clinical features and outcomes in a South African cohort

Subclinical tuberculosis among adults with HIV: clinical features and outcomes in a South African cohort

Abstract Background Subclinical tuberculosis is an asymptomatic disease phase with important relevance to persons living with HIV. We describe the prevalence, clinical characteristics, and risk of mortality for HIV-infected adults with subclinical tuberculosis. Methods Untreated adults with HIV pres...

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Main Authors: Kristina L. Bajema, Ingrid V. Bassett, Sharon M. Coleman, Douglas Ross, Kenneth A. Freedberg, Anna Wald, Paul K. Drain
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-01-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Tuberculosis
Subclinical infections
HIV
AIDS-related opportunistic infections
Disease progression
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12879-018-3614-7

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