A trend analysis and sub-regional distribution in number of people living with HIV and dying with TB in Africa, 1991 to 2006

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The tuberculosis (TB) bacillus and the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) have formed a powerful alliance and are together responsible for more than five million deaths per year. TB is leading to increased mortality rates among peopl...

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Main Authors: Ashfaq Khalid, Yahaya Ismail, Uthman Olalekan A, Uthman Mubashir B
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-11-01
Series:International Journal of Health Geographics
Online Access:http://www.ij-healthgeographics.com/content/8/1/65