Predictive value of C ‐reactive protein for tuberculosis, bloodstream infection or death among HIV‐infected individuals with chronic, non‐specific symptoms and negative sputum smear microscopy

ConclusionHigh CRP at the time of ART initiation is associated with TB, BSI and early mortality, and so has potential utility for stratifying patients for intensified clinical and laboratory investigation and follow‐up. They may also be considered for empirical treatment of opportunistic infections including TB.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Tropical Medicine and International Health - December 1, 2017 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Richard A. Bedell, Monique van Lettow, Christopher Meaney, Elizabeth L. Corbett, Adrienne K. Chan, Robert S. Heyderman, Suzanne T. Anderson, Ann Åkesson, Moses Kumwenda, Rony Zachariah, Anthony D. Harries, Andrew R. Ramsay Tags: Original Article Source Type: research