What is TB HIV coinfection?

Introduction. The double burden of tuberculosis (TB) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is one of the major global health challenges of the 21st century. TB is the leading immune suppressing infection and the commonest cause of death among HIV-infected patients[1].

What is HIV TB Co treatment?

The recommended treatment of TB disease in adults infected with HIV is a 6-month daily regimen consisting of: An intensive phase of isoniazid (INH), a rifamycin (see Drug Interactions below), pyrazinamide (PZA), and ethambutol (EMB) for the first 2 months.

What is clinical management of HIV?

The purpose is to confirm the presence of HIV infection, obtain appropriate baseline historical and laboratory data, ensure patient understanding about HIV infection and its transmission, and initiate care.

WHO TB HIV guideline?

TB patients who are found to be HIV-positive should be provided with co-trimoxazole preventive therapy (CPT). Antiretroviral treatment should be given to all HIV-positive TB patients as soon as possible within the first 8 weeks of commencing antituberculosis treatment, regardless of their CD4 cell-counts.

How is tuberculosis care with TB-HIV co-management?

The IMAI Second-Level Learning Programme addresses TB-HIV co-management including TB-ART co- treatment by the doctor or medical offi cer. The district TB coordinator can be trained using the TB district coordinator course:Management of Tuberculosis Training for District TB Coordinators WHO/HTM/TB/2005.a-n.

Can a coinfection of HIV be treated effectively?

HIV/hepatitis B, and HIV/hepatitis C coinfections can be treated effectively in many people, but treatment is complex. People with coinfection should look for health care providers with expertise in treating both HIV and viral hepatitis.

When to start treatment for HIV and TB?

For persons with HIV who are not already on ART, treatment for HIV should be initiated during treatment for TB disease, rather than at the end, to improve outcomes among TB patients co-infected with HIV.

Can a person with HIV be infected with TB?

Tuberculosis is a serious health threat, especially for people living with HIV. People living with HIV are more likely than others to become sick with TB. Worldwide, TB is one of the leading causes of death among people living with HIV. Without treatment, as with other opportunistic infections, HIV and TB can work together to shorten lifespan.