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Integration of tuberculosis (TB) and HIV services in Ghana [PDF]

, 2011
Integration of health services involves managing services to enhance quality for patient needs that cut across multiple services, providers and settings. The rapid growth of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) has increased tuberculosis (TB) cases, and TB/
Ansa, Gloria Akosua
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Positive Lateral Flow Urine Lipoarabinomannan Assay (LF-LAM) Result in Detection of Active Tuberculosis

Majalah Kedokteran Bandung, 2021
Lipoarabinomannan (LAM) is the main component of M. tuberculosis (MTB) wall as result of MTB degradation by macrophages in the human body. In patients with active TB and HIV co-infection, a decrease in antibody responses may be apparent that some of LAM ...
Sara Puspita, Dewi Kartika Turbawaty, Nina Tristina, Leni Lismayanti   +3 more
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HIV/TB co-infection in the North-West Region of Russia

Журнал инфектологии, 2014
With the aim to assess the HIV/TB epidemic situation and its features in the different areas of the North-West Federal Region statistical data during the last five years (2008–2012) were analyzed.
Z. M. Zagdyn, V. B. Galkin, G. S. Balasanyants   +2 more
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Clinical, radiological, and laboratory predictors of a positive urine lipoarabinomannan test in sputum-scarce and sputum-negative patients with HIV-associated tuberculosis in two Johannesburg hospitals

Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine, 2021
Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is a major cause of mortality in persons living with HIV (PLWH). Sputum-based diagnosis of TB in patients with low CD4 counts is hampered by paucibacillary disease and consequent sputum scarcity or negative sputum results ...
Lior Chernick, Ismail S. Kalla, Michelle Venter   +2 more
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Experience and Perception of Healthcare Workers on the Challenges of Follow-Up and Treatment of Tuberculosis Patients in Southern Ethiopia: An Exploratory-Descriptive Qualitative Study

Risk Management and Healthcare Policy, 2022
Amene Abebe,1 Shemsu Nuriye,1 Daniel Baza,2 Mesfin Markos,3 Selamawit Woldeyohanes,1 Temesgen Bati Gelgelu1 1Wolaita Sodo University, School of Public Health, Wolaita Sodo, Ethiopia; 2Wolaita Sodo University, School of Nursing, Wolaita Sodo, Ethiopia ...
Abebe A, Nuriye S, Baza D, Markos M, Woldeyohanes S, Gelgelu TB   +5 more
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Tuberculosis treatment outcomes and its associated factors in a tertiary health center in Southwestern Nigeria: A 5-year retrospective review

Current Medical Issues, 2021
Background: Monitoring and evaluation of tuberculosis (TB) treatment outcome is an essential component of the evaluation of a country's TB control program.
Abiona Oluwadamilola Odeyemi, Abiodun R Ojewuyi, Abimbola Ololade Odeyemi, Amadin A Olotu   +3 more
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Imunodiagnosis Tuberkulosis dengan Interferon Gamma Release Assay dan Uji Tuberkulin pada Anak dengan Infeksi Human Immunodeficiency Virus

Sari Pediatri, 2021
Latar belakang. Tuberkulosis (TB) dan Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) merupakan salah satu penyebab utama kematian pada anak. Diagnosis dini penting untuk menurunkan angka mortalitas TB pada infeksi HIV.
Nastiti Kaswandani, Dhyniek Nurul FLA, Jose R.L. Batubara   +2 more
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A Systematic Review on Pulmonary TB Burden and Associated Factors Among Immigrants in the UK

Infection and Drug Resistance, 2023
Uzair Ahmad Saleem,1 Ali Sina Karimi,2 Hedayatullah Ehsan2,3 1Faculty of Health, Medicine & Life Sciences, University of Maastricht, Maastricht, the Netherlands; 2Medical Sciences Research Center, Ghalib University, Kabul, Afghanistan; 3Kabul University ...
Saleem UA, Karimi AS, Ehsan H
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Cutaneous tuberculosis: An infrequent manifestation of a common pathogen in South Africa

Southern African Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2023
Cutaneous tuberculosis is an infrequent form of extra-pulmonary tuberculosis, even in high-prevalence settings. We present the case of a patient living with advanced HIV who developed extensive cutaneous tuberculosis.
Jennifer K. van Heerden, Alistair G.B. Broadhurst, Ruan S. de Jager, Wesley du Plessis, Nabilah Ebrahim, Ayanda T. Mnguni, Denzil Schietekat, Graeme Meintjes   +7 more
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Determinants of Unsuccessful TB Treatment Outcomes Among Patients on Directly Observed Treatment Short Course in Jimma Town Health Facilities, Southwest Ethiopia: A Case-Control Study

Infection and Drug Resistance, 2023
Derege Teka,1 Sahilu Assegid,1 Jemal Ahmed,2 Adera Debella,3 Eyobel Amentie,4 Girma Wami,4 Addis Eyeberu3 1School of Public Health, Department of Epidemiology, Jimma University, Jimma, Ethiopia; 2School of Public Health, College of Health and Medical ...
Teka D, Assegid S, Ahmed J, Debella A, Amentie E, Wami G, Eyeberu A   +6 more
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