Bacterial co-occurrence with pulmonary TB, a respiratory tract infection (RTI): A cross-sectional study in a resource-limited setting
The study findings suggest that age, socioeconomic status, and gender play a role in the development of TB, HIV, and other bacterial infections, which could further complicate treatment outcomes in patients. These factors likely contribute to increased vulnerability to co-infections, emphasizing the complex interplay between TB and HIV in these populations. Additionally, the study emphasises the importance of considering these socio-demographic factors in public health interventions to reduce the burden of TB-HIV co-infection and associated bacterial infections.
Authors
- Natasha Potgieter (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7448-9759)
- Afsatou Ndama Traoré (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7868-1075)
- Mpumelelo Casper Rikhotso (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3771-5777)
- Jean Pierre Kabue (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6655-8451)
- Maphepele Sara Mashilo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6469-5740)
- Leonard Owino Kachienga
- Ntshunxeko Thelma Banda
- Hafsa Ali Mahamud
- Sana Patel
- Mpho Magwalivha
- Rendani Musoliwa
- Thembani Tshiteme
- Avheani Marry Mphaphuli
Institutions
- University of Venda (ZA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Clinical Tuberculosis and Other Mycobacterial Diseases
- Published
- 2025-05-10
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jctube.2025.100534
- Primary Topic
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- South African Medical Research Council
- National Treasury