Programmatic treatment outcomes in HIV-infected and uninfected drug-resistant TB patients in Khayelitsha, South Africa

Conclusions
Response to DR-TB treatment did not differ with HIV infection in a programmatic setting with access to antiretroviral treatment (ART). Earlier ART initiation at a primary care level could reduce mortality among HIV-infected patients presenting with low CD4 counts.

Source: Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene - June 11, 2015 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Mohr, E., Cox, V., Wilkinson, L., Moyo, S., Hughes, J., Daniels, J., Muller, O., Cox, H. Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research