This study examined the clinic records of TB programs to determine whether these programs used recommended practices to manage HIV-positive persons exposed to TB. The study suggests that TB programs need to review their contact investigation policies, procedures, and outcomes to reduce missed opportunities for preventing active TB among HIV-positive close contacts.
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2000
This report describes an outbreak of drug-susceptible TB that occurred in a South Carolina state correctional facility housing HIV-infected inmates and illustrates the need for increased vigilance for TB in settings in which HIV-infected persons congregate.
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2000
This guideline presents updated data about drug interactions between protease inhibitors and non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors for treatment of HIV infection together with rifamycins for treatment of TB.
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2000
This report discusses the relationship between TB and sustainable development, and advocates for increased dialogue and action among TB partners.
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International Agencies
2000
This fact sheet, available online or via fax only, discusses who should receive treatment, regimen options for HIV-infected persons as well as those not infected, and monitoring.
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2001
This booklet presents the frequent misconceptions and beliefs about TB in relation to HIV/AIDS. The contents are presented in a question and answer format using simple language with some photos from the field. This booklet also serves as a material for community TB training.
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Community Leaders
2001
This pamphlet uses a question and answer format to provide information about coinfection with tuberculosis (TB) and the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
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Persons With LTBI
2002
This report sets out the rationale for the ProTest Initiative (Promotion of Voluntary Testing), based on an analysis of the impact of HIV on TB control. It describes the elements of the ProTest approach, reviews progress so far, and sets out the future direction. The purpose of the report is to generate discussion and ideas that will help the Initiative establish a comprehensive range of interventions needed to control TB in settings with high prevalence of HIV infection.
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Policy Makers
2002
This brochure discusses TB and its relationship to HIV/AIDS.
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2002
This report, based upon current available scientific knowledge and medical practice, provides information to the medical community concerned with the care of individuals with tuberculosis and/or HIV/AIDS.
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2002
This fact sheet discusses the risk groups who are more vulnerable to TB and why these groups are most at risk. The at-risk groups includeing the urban poor, migrants, and refugees, the homeless, prisoners, and people living with HIV/AIDS.
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2002
This pamphlet discusses CURE+, a referral program for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) or HIV-tuberculosis (TB) co-infected patients moving between the US and Mexico.
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2003
This fact sheet, available online or via fax only, discusses TB treatment options for persons with HIV/AIDS, including dosage recommendations for HIV-infected adults and children. It also discusses adverse reactions and special situations such as extrapulmonary TB, TB in HIV-infected pregnant women, and drug-resistant TB.
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Infection Control and Occupational Health Workers
2003
These guidelines are designed to aid central units of national TB and HIV/AIDS programs work with districts to implement collaborative TB/HIV activities.
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International Agencies
Managers and Supervisors
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2003
This guideline sets forth the framework to guide European countries in developing their national plan for reducing TB/HIV morbidity and mortality. The framework sets out the rationale for effective collaboration between HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis national programs.
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International Agencies
Policy Makers
2003
