HIV screening among newly diagnosed TB patients: a cross sectional study in Lima, Peru

HIV screening among newly diagnosed TB patients: a cross sectional study in Lima, Peru

Abstract Background Since 2006, the Peruvian National TB program (NTP) recommends voluntary counseling and testing (VCT) for all tuberculosis (TB) patients. Responding to the differential burden of both diseases in Peru, TB is managed in peripheral health facilities while HIV is managed in referral...

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Main Authors: Suzanne Ramírez, Fernando Mejía, Marlene Rojas, Carlos Seas, Patrick Van der Stuyft, Eduardo Gotuzzo, Larissa Otero
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-03-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Voluntary counseling testing
Tuberculosis
HIV
Peru
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12879-018-3037-5

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