Clinical characteristics and mortality of tuberculosis among adults living with HIV/AIDS: A single center, retrospective cohort study in Thailand
TB in PLWHA, commonly presenting as disseminated infection, contributes to high mortality. Lymph node involvement and thrombocytopenia are significant factors contributing to mortality. Tuberculosis preventive treatment should be considered for improved prevention strategies among PLWHA, particularly in high TB burden countries.
Authors
- Sethapong Lertsakulbunlue (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9349-2088)
- Boonsub Sakboonyarat (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0577-0699)
- Worapong Nasomsong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3486-8591)
- Hariwong Chaicharoen
Institutions
- Phramongkutklao Hospital (TH)
- Phramongkutklao College of Medicine
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of STD & AIDS
- Published
- 2024-10-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/09564624241289986
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.78