Radiographic manifestations of tuberculosis in HIV-co-infected patients and correlation of the findings with CD4 counts

Radiographic manifestations of tuberculosis in HIV-co-infected patients and correlation of the findings with CD4 counts

Background: Chest X-ray plays a vital role in diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB) in HIV infection. These patients present with variable chest radiographic presentation, making diagnosis and treatment of TB notoriously challenging and increasing the risk of treatment failure, relapse, and even death. Aim...

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Main Authors: Rajendra Prasad Takhar, Rama Kishan Saran, Sanya Saran, Lokesh Maan, Mahendra Kumar Bainara, Gopal Purohit
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2023-01-01
Series:Saudi Journal for Health Sciences
Subjects:
hiv infection
immune suppression
radiological presentation
tuberculosis
Online Access:http://www.saudijhealthsci.org/article.asp?issn=2278-0521;year=2023;volume=12;issue=1;spage=24;epage=30;aulast=Takhar

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