Prevalence of cryptococcal antigen (CrAg) among HIV-positive patients in Eswatini, 2014-2015

• Main Authors: Samson M. Haumba (Author), Mitsuru Toda (Author), Rossana Jeffries (Author), Peter Ehrenkranz (Author), Munyaradzi Pasipamire (Author), Trong Ao (Author), Nomthandazo Lukhele (Author), Sikhathele Mazibuko (Author), Mandzisi Mkhontfo (Author), Rachel M. Smith (Author), Tom Chiller (Author)
• Formato: Libro
• Publicado: AOSIS, 2020-07-01T00:00:00Z.
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Background: Cryptococcal meningitis is a leading cause of death amongst people living with HIV. However, routine cryptococcal antigen (CrAg) screening was not in the national guidelines in Eswatini. Objectives: A cross-sectional study was conducted between August 2014 and March 2015 to examine CrAg...