Incidence of tuberculosis and survival after its diagnosis in patients infected with HIV-1 and HIV-2 Institute of Tropical Medicine
BACKGROUND: In sub-Saharan Africa, tuberculosis (TB) is the most frequently diagnosed opportunistic infection and cause of death among HIV-infected patients. HIV-2 has been associated with less immune suppression, slower disease progression and longer survival.
OBJECTIVE: To examine whether the incidence of TB and survival after TB are associated with CD4 cell count rather than HIV type.
METHODS: Clinical and immunological ...