Factors associated with mortality in HIV-infected and uninfected patients with pulmonary tuberculosis

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>HIV has fuelled the TB epidemic in sub-Saharan Africa. Mortality in patients co-infected with TB and HIV is high. Managing factors influencing mortality in TB patients might help reducing it. This study investigates factors associate...

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Main Authors: Saathoff Elmar, Urassa Willy, Villamor Eduardo, Mehta Saurabh, Mugusi Ferdinand M, Bosch Ronald J, Fawzi Wafaie W
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-11-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/409