Causes of Death in HIV-infected Persons Who Have Tuberculosis, Thailand

Causes of Death in HIV-infected Persons Who Have Tuberculosis, Thailand

Up to 50% of persons with HIV and a diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB) in Thailand die during TB treatment. In a prospective observational study, a team of physicians ascribed the cause of death after reviewing verbal autopsies (interviews of family members about events preceding death), laboratory data...

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Main Authors: Kevin P. Cain, Thanomsak Anekthananon, Channawong Burapat, Somsak Akksilp, Wiroj Mankhatitham, Chawin Srinak, Sriprapa Nateniyom, Wanchai Sattayawuthipong, Theerawit Tasaneeyapan, Jay K. Varma
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2009-02-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
HIV
tuberculosis
mortality
cause of death
Thailand
epidemiology
Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/15/2/08-0942_article

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