Tuberculosis & HIV: Research
- Literature Citations for the Etiology and Diagnosis of Tuberculosis in HIV-Infected Patients (Regularly Updated)
From U.S. National Institutes of Health
- Literature Citations for the Treatment of Tuberculosis in HIV-Infected Patients (Regularly Updated)
From U.S. National Institutes of Health
- Science Uncovers "Couch Potato" Type of Fat and Lazy TB (April 23, 2008)
From Project Inform
- A Guide to the Tuberculosis Drug Pipeline (April 2008)
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In Project Inform Perspective, from Project Inform
- TB Genome Knowledge May Lead to Improved Diagnosis (Spring 2008)
From U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
- Opinion: TB Striking Back With a Vengeance; Need for Research Funds Grows Urgent (Winter 2007)
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In TAG Update, from Treatment Action Group
- Complications in HIV Treatment (November/December 2007)
TB and co-infection news from IAS.
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In Positively Aware, from Test Positive Aware Network
- New Strain of TB Gaining Around the World (February 26, 2007)
From Project Inform
- Empty Antibiotic Pipeline Critically Endangers Public, Report Says (September 15, 2004)
As bacteria rapidly develop resistance to existing drugs, previously treatable infections become much more dangerous, the Infectious Disease Society of America warns.
In AIDS Treatment News, from AIDS Treatment News
- Priorities for the Treatment of Latent Tuberculosis Infection in the United States (May 25, 2004)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- New Tuberculosis Research Shows Link to Geographic Populations (May 5, 2004)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Targeting Persistence: The Next Frontier in TB Drug Development (October 2003)
In GMHC Treatment Issues, from Gay Men's Health Crisis
- Poor TB Outpatient Treatment Adherence Contributes to HIV Patient Mortality (August 20, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- CDC Releases List of Jobs With Highest Tuberculosis Death Risk (August 6, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Mystery of the Mummies' Crypt: Corpses Time Capsules for TB Research (June 19, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Tuberculosis Among Foreign-Born in U.S. Not Restricted to Poor (June 16, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Tuberculosis: A New Antibiotic Appears Effective Against Multidrug-Resistant Strains (June 11, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Scientists Find Genetic Key to TB Bacteria Survival in Lung Cells (May 23, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- TB Diagnosis Delayed in Whites, Women: UK Study (April 29, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- New TB Blood Test Shows Promise (April 4, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Community-Based Therapy for Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis in Lima, Peru (March 24, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- How Human Immunodeficiency Virus Voluntary Testing Can Contribute to Tuberculosis Control (March 2003)
In IAPAC Monthly, from International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care
- Treatment of Tuberculosis in the HIV-Infected Patient (March 2003)
A review of presentations from the 10th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections.
In Hopkins HIV Report
- Antiretroviral Therapy Restores Some Anti-TB Immune Activity (December 11, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- High Relapse Rate Seen After "Successful" Drug-Resistant TB Treatment (December 6, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- High Proportion of TB Recurrences Caused by New Strains, Study Finds (October 1, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Photographic Recognition Helps Locate Tuberculosis Transmission Sites (August 14, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Scientists Explore Role of STDs, Malaria, and TB in Africa (August 9, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Molecular Tuberculosis Testing Can Distinguish Between Treatment Failure and Reinfection (August 7, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Effects of Tuberculosis and HIV-2 Coinfection Elucidated (July 24, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Rifampin and Rifabutin Drug Interactions (May 30, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Heat Shock Protein Prevents TB-Induced Arthritis in Animals (May 22, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- TB and HIV: Challenges and Progress (May 2002)
A Retrovirus Conference recap, which notes there's a long way to go in the fight against tuberculosis.
In Hopkins HIV Report
- Antiretroviral Therapy Can Be Deferred in Stable TB Patients (April 15, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Zinc, Vitamin A Help Anti-Tuberculosis Drugs Work Better (April 3, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Progress Toward Tuberculosis Control -- India, 2001 (March 25, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- World Health Organization Report 2002: Global Tuberculosis Control: Summary (March 25, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Efficacy and Safety of Two Dosages of Cotrimoxazole as Preventive Treatment for HIV-Infected Malawian Adults With New Smear-Positive Tuberculosis (August 2005)
Abstract of a study in Tropical Medicine & International Health.
From International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care
- Indinavir Concentrations Plummet When Coadministered With Rifampicin (February 2004)
From International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care
- Isoniazid Safe for Liver Transplant Candidates
From U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention