Background The increasing global burden of tuberculosis (TB) is linked to human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. Methods We reviewed data from notifications of TB …

The cornerstone of tuberculosis management is a 6‐month course of isoniazid, rifampicin,
pyrazinamide and ethambutol. Compliance is crucial for curing tuberculosis. Adverse effects …

This report updates and combines earlier versions of guidelines for the prevention and
treatment of opportunistic infections (OIs) in HIV-infected adults (ie, persons aged> 18 years) …

The aim of these guidelines is to describe a practical but evidence-based approach to the
diagnosis and treatment of central nervous system tuberculosis in children and adults. We …

Background We previously reported that integrating antiretroviral therapy (ART) with
tuberculosis treatment reduces mortality. However, the timing for the initiation of ART during …

Two-thirds of the world's HIV-infected people live in sub-Saharan Africa, and more than 1.5
million of them die annually. As access to antiretroviral treatment has expanded within the …

Abstract (See the editorial commentary Lawn and Wood, on pages 1384–1387.)
Background. The optimal time to initiate antiretroviral therapy (ART) in human …

HIV/AIDS pandemic has caused a resurgence of TB, resulting in increased morbidity and
mortality worldwide. HIV and Mycobacterium tuberculosis have a synergistic interaction; …

The incidence of tuberculosis (TB) is currently increasing in HIV-infected patients living in
Africa and Asia, where TB endemicity is high, reflecting the susceptibility of this group of …

Rapid scale-up of antiretroviral treatment programmes is happening in Africa, driven by
international advocacy and policy directives and supported by unprecedented donor funding …