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Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease ›› 2022, Vol. 3 ›› Issue (6): 511-516.doi: 10.19983/j.issn.2096-8493.20220155

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Research progress in current situation of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection and preventive treatment in HIV/AIDS population

Cao Xuefang, He Yongpeng, Gao Lei()   

  1. Institute of Pathogen Biology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100730, China
  • Received:2022-10-04 Online:2022-12-20 Published:2022-12-15
  • Contact: Gao Lei E-mail:gaolei@ipbcams.ac.cn
  • Supported by:
    CAMS Innovation Fund for Medical Sciences(2021-I2M-1-037)

Abstract:

The co-infection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) and the occurrence of tuberculosis (TB) seriously affect the quality of life among patients with human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immune-deficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS). It is of great practical significance to strengthen the control of MTB infection and preventive treatment of TB among MTB/HIV co-infected people for the prevention and control of the above two major infectious diseases. The current situation of MTB infection in HIV/AIDS population and research progress in TB preventive treatment were reviewed, to explore the key content and ideas of TB prevention and control in HIV/AIDS population in China.

Key words: Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Acquired immune deficiency syndrome, Protective agents

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