Co-trimoxazole as prophylaxis against opportunistic infections in HIV-infected Zambian children (CHAP): a double-blind randomised placebo-controlled trial.

BACKGROUND: No trials of co-trimoxazole (trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole) prophylaxis for HIV-infected adults or children have been done in areas with high levels of bacterial resistance to this antibiotic. We aimed to assess the efficacy of daily co-trimoxazole in such an area. METHODS: We did a doub...

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Main Authors: Chintu, C, Bhat, G, Walker, A, Mulenga, V, Sinyinza, F, Lishimpi, K, Farrelly, L, Kaganson, N, Zumla, A, Gillespie, S, Nunn, A, Gibb, D
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2004