Search for dissertations about: "HIV tuberculosis co-infection"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 14 swedish dissertations containing the words HIV tuberculosis co-infection.
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1. Epidemiological aspects of tuberculosis in Guinea-Bissau, West Africa
Abstract : Tuberculosis (TB) has plagued the humanity for several thousands of years. The bacteria causing TB is mainly spread from person to person as an aerosol transmission. It is estimated that one third of the world’s population is infected with the disease; about 10% of these will develop active TB during their lifetime. READ MORE
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2. Immune regulation during pulmonary TB and during M. tuberculosis/HIV-1 co-infection
Abstract : Individually, tuberculosis (TB) and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) pose major global health problems and together, they form a deadly liaison. Preventive vaccines for any of the diseases are not yet available. READ MORE
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3. Bridging the Gap : implementing tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS collaborative activities in the Northwest Region of Cameroon
Abstract : Introduction The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) epidemic has led to the upsurge of tuberculosis (TB) infection globally, but most especially in areas with high HIV prevalence. In the past, there was lack of a coordinated global and national response between TB and HIV programmes to curb the devastating impacts of both infections. READ MORE
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4. Studies on the host immune response during pulmonary TB and during M.tuberculosis / HIV co-infection
Abstract : Population studies have shown that HIV-infected individuals co-infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) are at up to 10-fold higher risk of developing active tuberculosis (TB) than their seronegative counterparts. Co-infected individuals also progress faster to AIDS than patients infected only with the virus. READ MORE
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5. Optimization of HIV and tuberculosis co-treatment in Tanzania : drug-drug interactions and clinical outcomes
Abstract : Background: Sub-Saharan Africa has been greatly affected by the HIV epidemic, with an estimated 23.5 million people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) residing within this region by the end of 2011, being the leading course of morbidity and mortality. Tanzania is one of the countries in this region with an HIV prevalence of 5.7% i. READ MORE