Tuberculosis in patients with human immunodeficiency virus infection
DV Havlir, PF Barnes - New England journal of medicine, 1999 - Mass Medical Soc
DV Havlir, PF Barnes
New England journal of medicine, 1999•Mass Medical SocTuberculosis remains an important problem in patients with human immunodeficiency virus
(HIV) infection in the United States, with an estimated 6000 to 9000 new cases annually. 1
The case rates are extraordinarily high among indigent patients and substance abusers, and
one third of these patients are also infected with HIV. 2 Much has been learned about the
pathogenesis, clinical presentation, treatment, and prevention of tuberculosis in HIV-infected
persons over the past several years. We summarize recent developments in these areas, as …
(HIV) infection in the United States, with an estimated 6000 to 9000 new cases annually. 1
The case rates are extraordinarily high among indigent patients and substance abusers, and
one third of these patients are also infected with HIV. 2 Much has been learned about the
pathogenesis, clinical presentation, treatment, and prevention of tuberculosis in HIV-infected
persons over the past several years. We summarize recent developments in these areas, as …
Tuberculosis remains an important problem in patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection in the United States, with an estimated 6000 to 9000 new cases annually.1 The case rates are extraordinarily high among indigent patients and substance abusers, and one third of these patients are also infected with HIV.2 Much has been learned about the pathogenesis, clinical presentation, treatment, and prevention of tuberculosis in HIV-infected persons over the past several years. We summarize recent developments in these areas, as well as the effects of new antiretroviral therapies on antituberculosis regimens.
HIV Infection and Susceptibility to Tuberculosis
HIV-infected persons are at . . .
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