Treatment of latent tuberculosis infection in HIV infected persons.

BACKGROUND: Individuals with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection are at an increased risk of developing active tuberculosis (TB). It is known that treatment of latent TB infection (LTBI), also referred to as TB preventive therapy or chemoprophylaxis, helps to prevent progression to active...

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Main Authors: Akolo, C, Adetifa, I, Shepperd, S, Volmink, J
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2010