Timing of antiretroviral therapy after diagnosis of cryptococcal meningitis
Background Cryptococcal meningitis accounts for 20 to 25% of acquired immunodeficiency
syndrome–related deaths in Africa. Antiretroviral therapy (ART) is essential for survival; …
syndrome–related deaths in Africa. Antiretroviral therapy (ART) is essential for survival; …
Tuberculosis immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome in children initiating antiretroviral therapy for HIV infection: a systematic literature review
R Link-Gelles, H Moultrie, S Sawry… - The Pediatric …, 2014 - journals.lww.com
Background: People with HIV initiating combination antiretroviral therapy are at risk for
tuberculosis-associated immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome (TB-IRIS). While this …
tuberculosis-associated immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome (TB-IRIS). While this …
Tuberculosis-immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome in HIV: from pathogenesis to prediction
N Gopalan, BB Andrade… - Expert review of clinical …, 2014 - Taylor & Francis
Tuberculosis-immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome (TB-IRIS) is an exaggerated,
dysregulated immune response against dead or viable antigens of Mycobacterium …
dysregulated immune response against dead or viable antigens of Mycobacterium …
Tuberculosis immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome in A5221 STRIDE: timing, severity, and implications for HIV–TB programs
Rationale and Objectives: Earlier initiation of antiretroviral therapy (ART) in HIV–tuberculosis
(TB) is associated with increased immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome (IRIS). The …
(TB) is associated with increased immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome (IRIS). The …
Predictive value of anemia for tuberculosis in HIV-infected patients in sub-Saharan Africa: an indication for routine microbiological investigation using new rapid …
AD Kerkhoff, R Wood, M Vogt… - JAIDS Journal of Acquired …, 2014 - journals.lww.com
Background: The relationship between anemia and undiagnosed tuberculosis (TB) in
patients living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa is incompletely defined. We assessed the …
patients living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa is incompletely defined. We assessed the …
Integration and task shifting for TB/HIV care and treatment in highly resource-scarce settings: one size may not fit all
A Van Rie, MR Patel, M Nana… - JAIDS Journal of …, 2014 - journals.lww.com
Background: A crucial question in managing HIV-infected patients with tuberculosis (TB)
concerns when and how to initiate antiretroviral therapy (ART). The effectiveness of CD4 …
concerns when and how to initiate antiretroviral therapy (ART). The effectiveness of CD4 …
The impact of HAART initiation timing on HIV-TB co-infected patients, a retrospective cohort study
CH Yang, KJ Chen, JJ Tsai, YH Lin, SH Cheng… - BMC Infectious …, 2014 - Springer
Background Optimal timing for initiating highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) in HIV-
TB coinfected patients is challenging for clinicians. We aim to evaluate the impact of different …
TB coinfected patients is challenging for clinicians. We aim to evaluate the impact of different …
A non-synonymous polymorphism in IL-23R Gene (rs1884444) is associated with reduced risk to schistosomiasis-associated Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory …
Abstract Background Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Schistosomiasis co-
infection is common among residents at the shores of Lake Victoria in Kenya. About 36% of …
infection is common among residents at the shores of Lake Victoria in Kenya. About 36% of …
Delayed antiretroviral therapy despite integrated treatment for tuberculosis and HIV infection
MR Patel, M Nana, M Yotebieng… - … of tuberculosis and …, 2014 - ingentaconnect.com
SETTING: Five primary health care clinics in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo.
OBJECTIVE: To examine timing and predictors of delayed initiation of antiretroviral therapy …
OBJECTIVE: To examine timing and predictors of delayed initiation of antiretroviral therapy …
Tuberculosis (TB)-associated immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome in TB-HIV co-infected patients in Malaysia: prevalence, risk factors, and treatment …
Background Tuberculosis-associated immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome (TB-
IRIS) is an important early complication of antiretroviral therapy (ART) in countries with high …
IRIS) is an important early complication of antiretroviral therapy (ART) in countries with high …