Post-Tuberculosis Lung Disease in HIV-Associated Tuberculosis Common
Post-tuberculosis lung disease is common in patients with HIV-associated tuberculosis at high risk for tuberculosis-associated immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome.
Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis Pleural Effusion Diagnosis: Accuracy of Genotype Line Probe Assay
Despite having a good specificity for tuberculous pleural effusion diagnosis, genotype MTBDRplus line probe assay could not be included in most diagnostic algorithms as a result of its low sensitivity.
Inclusion of Noncountable Tuberculosis Cases Key to Estimate Regional Financial Burden
Reporting of all verified TB cases, countable and noncountable, to the National Tuberculosis Surveillance System is necessary for capturing the true burden of TB and providing high-quality data for TB surveillance.
Tuberculosis Prevention Should Be Delayed Until After Pregnancy in Women With HIV
Safety and efficacy of isoniazid for the prevention of tuberculosis may vary between HIV-infected pregnant and postpartum women.
Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis: New Clinical Practice Guideline
Use of at least 5 drugs recommended for intensive-phase treatment and 4 drugs for continuation phase.
M72/AS01 Tuberculosis Vaccine Remains Efficacious After 3 Years
The M72/AS01 vaccine shows efficacy against pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) at 3 years in patients with Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection.
Tuberculosis Vaccine Associated With Lower Lung Cancer Rates
In a 60-year follow-up, significantly lower lung cancer rates seen among people with childhood BCG vaccination.
Preventive Moxifloxacin Well-Tolerated in People With Latent TB Exposed to MDR-TB
Although uptake was limited, prophylactic treatment with moxifloxacin was well-tolerated in individuals with evidence of latent tuberculosis who were in contact with patients with high-risk multidrug-resistant tuberculosis.
Gout Risk During Tuberculosis Treatment Higher With Obesity, CKD, Hyperuricemia
Researchers investigated the clinical features and risk factors for gout during tuberculosis treatment in a South Korean population.
Treatment-Decision Score for Children With HIV and Suspected Tuberculosis
A new treatment-decision score for the diagnosis of TB in children with HIV performed well, and when used in an algorithm may facilitate prompt treatment decision making for children at a high risk for mortality.
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