Impact of HIV coinfection on tuberculosis treatment outcomes in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Habitamu Mekonen Ayenew Negesse Getenet DessieMelaku DestaGetachew Tilaye MihiretYaregal Dessalew Tarik Tebabere Moltot KitawTemesgen Getaneh

Published in: BMJ open (2024)

The success of TB treatment among patients living with HIV in Ethiopia was lower than the WHO standard threshold (85%). HIV coinfection hurts TB treatment success. Therefore, collaborative measurements and management, such as early treatment initiation, follow-up and the management of complications, are important.

Keyphrases

mycobacterium tuberculosis
antiretroviral therapy
hiv infected
human immunodeficiency virus
hiv positive
south africa
electronic health record