Are long-lasting insecticide-treated bednets and water filters cost-effective tools for delaying HIV disease progression in Kenya?

• Main Authors: Stéphane Verguet (Author), James G. Kahn (Author), Elliot Marseille (Author), Aliya Jiwani (Author), Eli Kern (Author), Judd L. Walson (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Taylor & Francis Group, 2015-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Co-infection with malaria and other infectious diseases has been shown to increase viral load and accelerate HIV disease progression. A recent study in Kenya demonstrated that providing long-lasting insecticide-treated bednets (LLIN) and water filters (WF) to HIV-positive adults with CD4...