Deep-vein thrombosis in the era of high HIV and tuberculosis prevalence: A prospective review of its diagnosis and treatment in a quaternary centre

Deep-vein thrombosis in the era of high HIV and tuberculosis prevalence: A prospective review of its diagnosis and treatment in a quaternary centre

Background. Venous thromboembolic disease (VTE) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. HIV and tuberculosis (TB) infections have an aetiological association with VTE. Implementation of national HIV and TB programmes in South Africa (SA) has changed the burden of these two condition...

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Main Authors: K E Hodkinson, J N Mahlangu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Health and Medical Publishing Group 2017-10-01
Series:South African Medical Journal
Subjects:
Human immunodeficiency virus
HIV
Quaternary hospital
Haematology
Venous thromboembolic disease
Online Access:http://www.samj.org.za/index.php/samj/article/view/12082

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