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Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease ›› 2020, Vol. 1 ›› Issue (1): 11-16.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.2096-8493.2020.01.004

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Problems and suggestions in the treatment of TB/HIV coinfection

WU Gui-hui(), HUANG Tao   

  1. Tuberculosis Department, Public Health Clinical Center of Chengdu, Chengdu 610061, China
  • Received:2020-02-21 Online:2020-06-30 Published:2020-07-07
  • Contact: WU Gui-hui E-mail:wghwgh2584@sina.com

Abstract:

AIDS complicated with tuberculosis (TB) has become a serious public health problem in China. The mortality rate of TB/HIV co-infection is higher than that of HIV-negative TB patients. The treatment process involves anti-TB and anti-HIV treatment. Anti-TB and anti-HIV treatment are faced with serious challenges due to the initiation time of antiviral therapy, drug interactions, drug tolerance, the prevention and treatment of TB-associated immune reconstitution syndrome. The author discusses the latest research on the treatment and management of patients with TB/HIV co-infection, combined with literature and clinical experience.

Key words: Tuberculosis, HIV infections, Superinfection, Episode of care, Problem-based learning