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[Septicemia due to tuberculosis in HIV infection]
1St. Gallische Höhenklinik, Walenstadtberg.
Schweizerische Medizinische Wochenschrift
|August 29, 1987
Summary
Tuberculosis (TB) in HIV-positive patients can be severe, but early combination therapy shows promise. This case highlights the need to consider both HIV and TB in at-risk individuals.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Immunology
- Public Health
Background:
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection is a growing concern globally.
- Tuberculosis (TB) is increasingly prevalent in HIV-infected populations.
- The diagnostic criteria for Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) include opportunistic infections, but typically exclude tuberculosis.