Abstract
Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Associated Tuberculosis
Highlights
human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection is the greatest risk factor for acquiring Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M.tb) infection and developing TB
The UNAIDS published the latest statistics on the global HIV and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) epidemic in November 2010 and estimated that in 2009 there were 33.3 million people living with HIV/AIDS worldwide (Worldwide HIV and AIDS statistics, http://www.avert.org/worldstats.htm)
The proportion of HIV-M.tb-coinfected persons is highest in Africa, with the African Region accounting for overall 82% of TB cases among people living with HIV
Summary
HIV infection is the greatest risk factor for acquiring Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M.tb) infection and developing TB. While the annual number of new HIV infections has steadily declined, and the number of people receiving antiretroviral therapy increased, the HIV pandemic has so far caused the death of nearly 30 million people from AIDS-related causes.
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