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Tuberculosis
Active case finding increases TB detection, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa where HIV is driving the epidemic.
Tuberculosis
4 studies Gray IIIb, V TB, counseling, screening, testing India, Lesotho, Malawi, South Africa
Screening for TB during routine antenatal care in high HIV prevalent settings may result in increased TB detection rates in women and is acceptable to most women, although stigma may be a barrier.
Tuberculosis
3 studies Gray IV, V PMTCT, TB, antenatal care), screening, stigma, treatment Malawi, South Africa
Provider-initiated HIV testing and counseling can be acceptable, feasible and lead to high uptake of HIV testing among TB patients.
Tuberculosis
6 studies Gray IIIb, IV, V TB, co-infection, counseling, screening, testing China, Democratic Republic of Congo, India, Rwanda, South Africa
Initiating HIV treatment before or during TB therapy can reduce the incidence of TB and increase patient survival for those living with HIV, including for patients with XDR TB.
Tuberculosis
8 studies Gray II, IIIa, IIIb, IV HAART, HIV testing, TB, antiretrovirals, treatment Ethiopia, South Africa, Spain, Thailand
Isoniazid preventative therapy can reduce the incidence of active TB and increase survival among people living with HIV.
Tuberculosis
7 studies Gray I, II, IIIa, IIIb TB, antiretrovirals, co-infection, screening, treatment Botswana, Brazil, South Africa, Tanzania
Increased efforts are needed to actively plan for screening and treating HIV-TB co-infection, particularly in antenatal clinics. A study found no planning for HIV-TB co-infection across all levels of the health care system. Other studies found separate services and no information for co-infected patients on the risks of co-infection, plus no screening and treatment of co-infection. [See also %{c:17}]
Tuberculosis
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