HIV-Associated Tuberculosis in Children and Adolescents: Evolving Epidemiology, Screening, Prevention and Management Strategies
Children and adolescents living with HIV continue to be impacted disproportionately by tuberculosis as compared to peers without HIV. HIV can impact TB screening and diagnosis by altering screening and diagnostic test performance and can complicate prevention and treatment strategies due to drug–dru...
Main Authors: | Alexander W. Kay, Helena Rabie, Elizabeth Maleche-Obimbo, Moorine Penninah Sekadde, Mark F. Cotton, Anna M. Mandalakas |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-12-01
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Series: | Pathogens |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/11/1/33 |
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