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Tuberculosis and non-tuberculous mycobacteria among HIV-infected individuals in Ghana.

Tropical medicine & international health : TM & IH - 1 Sept 2016

Bjerrum Stephanie, Oliver-Commey Joseph, Kenu Ernest, Lartey Margaret, Newman Mercy Jemima, Addo Kennedy Kwasi, Hilleman Doris, Andersen Aase Bengaard, Johansen Isik Somuncu

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OBJECTIVES: To assess the prevalence and clinical importance of previously unrecognised tuberculosis (TB) and isolation of non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) among HIV-infected individuals in a teaching hospital in Ghana. METHODS: Intensified mycobacterial case finding was conducted among HIV-positive individuals before initiation of antiretroviral therapy (ART). Data were collected on socio-demographic...

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PMID: 27383726
DOI: 10.1111/tmi.12749

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