Outcome of tuberculosis treatment in HIV-positive adults diagnosed through active versus passive case-finding

Background: The World Health Organization strongly recommends regular screening for tuberculosis (TB) in HIV-positive individuals. Objective: To compare the outcome of anti-tuberculosis treatment (ATT) in HIV-positive adults diagnosed with TB through active case-finding (ACF) or passive case-finding...

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Main Authors: Taye T. Balcha, Sten Skogmar, Erik Sturegård, Per Björkman, Niclas Winqvist
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2015-03-01
Series:Global Health Action
Subjects:
TB
HIV
Online Access:http://www.globalhealthaction.net/index.php/gha/article/view/27048/pdf_30