Latent tuberculosis screening and treatment in HIV: highly acceptable in a prospective cohort study.

Helena A WhiteHajra OkhaiAmandip SahotaJohn MaltbyIain StephensonHemu PatelPhilip M HeffordMartin J WiselkaManish Pareek

Published in: ERJ open research (2022)

LTBI is common amongst PLWH, highlighting the importance of robust screening and treatment programmes. This study shows that screening and treatment for LTBI is highly acceptable to PLWH and provides strong, objective evidence for policy-makers developing guidelines in this cohort.

Keyphrases

healthcare
emergency department
mycobacterium tuberculosis
mental health
human immunodeficiency virus
hepatitis c virus
antiretroviral therapy
hiv positive
south africa
hiv testing
men who have sex with men
electronic health record