The rate of TB-HIV co-infection depends on the prevalence of HIV infection in a community

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>A complex interaction exists between tuberculosis (TB) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection at an individual and community level. Limited knowledge about the rate of HIV infection in TB patients and the general population...

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Main Authors: Chekol Luelseged T, Yassin Mohammed A, Datiko Daniel G, Kabeto Lopisso E, Lindtjørn Bernt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-07-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/8/266