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Multifocal Tuberculosis

Asian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2022
This is Letter to the ...
Ranjan Kumar Singh
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Risk factors for multidrug-resistant tuberculosis in the Central African Republic: A case-control study

Journal of Infection and Public Health, 2023
Background: The emergence and spread of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) presents a challenge to the ''End TB by 2035'' strategy. This study aimed to identify the risk factors associated with MDR-TB in patients admitted to the pneumo-physiology ...
Jean de Dieu Longo, Sylvain Honoré Woromogo, Gaspard Tekpa, Henri Saint-Calvaire Diemer, Hervé Gando, Fernand Armel Djidéré, Gérard Grésenguet   +6 more
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Factors influencing the retention of clients in oral pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) care at 3 months after initiation in the Omusati region of Namibia

International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences, 2023
Background: The United Nations has set a target of ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic as a public health threat by 2030. The WHO recommended the use of oral pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV prevention for all people at substantial risk of HIV infection ...
Trevor Dzenga, Enos Moyo, Perseverance Moyo, Jacques Kamangu, Tafadzwa Dzinamarira   +4 more
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Incidence and risk factors for tuberculosis among people living with HIV in Bangui: A cohort study

Public Health in Practice, 2022
Objectives: The objectives of this study were to determine the incidence and risk factors of tuberculosis (TB) among people living with HIV (PLHIV). Methods: A cohort study was carried out in an HIV infection management centre in Bangui. PLHIV aged 18 or
Jean De Dieu Longo, Sylvain Honoré Woromogo, Henri Saint-Calvaire Diemer, Gaspard Tékpa, Laurent Belec, Gérard Grésenguet   +5 more
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Mental health of people living with hiv and adherence to antiretroviral therapy

European Psychiatry, 2021
Introduction Adherence to antiretroviral therapy is a key factor in predicting the success or failure of treatment. Data suggest that the status of mental health and especially depression of people living with HIV can affect adherence to antiretroviral
F. Goma, G. Papazisis, E. Papakonstantinou, G. Karakioulakis   +3 more
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The transformation of HIV therapy: One pill once a day

Antiviral Therapy, 2022
A co-formulated, one pill once a day antiretroviral regimen (single-tablet regimen), containing efavirenz, emtricitabine, and tenofovir disoproxyl fumarate ( Atripla ), revolutionized the antiretroviral therapy landscape.
Madhu C Choudhary, John W Mellors
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HIV Associated Sensory Neuropathy [PDF]

Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2014
Background: In the era of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART), sensory neuropathies have increased in prevalence. We have documented the frequency and profile of the two most common forms of sensory neuropathies associated with Human ...
Amruth G, Praveen-Kumar S, Nataraju B, Nagaraja BS   +3 more
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A literature review on cardiovascular risk in human immunodeficiency virus-infected patients: implications for clinical management

Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2013
Introduction: In recent years, there has been growing concern about an increasing rate of cardiovascular diseases in human immunodeficiency virus-infected patients, which could be associated with side effects of highly active antiretroviral therapy.
Mansueto Gomes Neto, Ricardo Zwirtes, Carlos Brites   +2 more
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Training needs assessment for clinicians at antiretroviral therapy clinics: evidence from a national survey in Uganda

Human Resources for Health, 2009
Background To increase access to antiretroviral therapy in resource-limited settings, several experts recommend "task shifting" from doctors to clinical officers, nurses and midwives.
Namagala Elizabeth, Lule Frank, Kaye Richard, Sebuyira Lydia, Oyugi Jessica H, Weaver Marcia R, Schneider Gisela, Lutalo Ibrahim M, Scheld W, McAdam Keith PWJ, Sande Merle A   +10 more
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Antiretroviral Side Effects on Adherence in People Living with HIV/AIDS

Nurse Media: Journal of Nursing, 2018
Background: Antiretroviral therapy is a lifelong treatment in people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). Adherence is the key to the effectiveness of antiretroviral therapy.
Gede Arya Bagus Arisudhana, Muchlis Achsan Udji Sofro, Untung Sujianto   +2 more
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