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Pharmacotherapeutics and Why TB Presents Differently in HIV

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Pharmacotherapeutics and Why TB Presents Differently in HIV

Drs. Jacques Grosset and Timothy Sterling will discuss the rationale for and potential new approaches to treatment of TB in HIV-infected individuals. Primary and secondary resistance of TB medications and the role of therapeutic drug monitoring for HIV-infected patients will be explored. The application of research to clinical practice will be highlighted.

Author:

Southeastern National Tuberculosis Center, SNTC

Topic:

HIV Co-infection, TB Treatment

Country of Origin:

United States

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