Effect of cotrimoxazole on causes of death, hospital admissions and antibiotic use in HIV-infected children.

BACKGROUND: Cotrimoxazole prophylaxis reduces morbidity and mortality in HIV-1-infected children, but mechanisms for these benefits are unclear. METHODS: CHAP was a randomized trial comparing cotrimoxazole prophylaxis with placebo in HIV-infected children in Zambia where background bacterial resista...

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Main Authors: Mulenga, V, Ford, D, Walker, A, Mwenya, D, Mwansa, J, Sinyinza, F, Lishimpi, K, Nunn, A, Gillespie, S, Zumla, A, Chintu, C, Gibb, D
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2007