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Disseminated tuberculosis in human immunodeficiency virus infection: ineffective immunity, polyclonal disease and high mortality.
The international journal of tuberculosis and lung disease : the official journal of the International Union against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease - 1 Aug 2011
von Reyn C F, Kimambo S, Mtei L, Arbeit R D, Maro I, Bakari M, Matee M, Lahey T, Adams L V, Black W, Mackenzie T, Lyimo J, Tvaroha S, Waddell R, Kreiswirth B, Horsburgh C R, Pallangyo K
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Disseminated tuberculosis (TB) is a major cause of death in patients with the acquired immune-deficiency syndrome (AIDS), but its pathogenesis and clinical features have not been defined prospectively. METHODS: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infected adults with a CD4 count ≥ 200 cells/μl and bacille Calmette-Guérin scar underwent immunologic evaluation and subsequent follow-up. RESULTS: Among 20...
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