Cotrimoxazole prophylaxis reduces mortality in human immunodeficiency virus-positive tuberculosis patients in Karonga District, Malawi

• Main Authors: Mwaungulu Frank B.D (Author), Floyd Sian (Author), Crampin Amelia C. (Author), Kasimba Simplex (Author), Malema Simon (Author), Kanyongoloka Huxley (Author), Harries Anthony D. (Author), Glynn Judith R. (Author), Fine Paul E.M (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: The World Health Organization, 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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OBJECTIVE: To estimate the impact of cotrimoxazole prophylaxis on the survival of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive tuberculosis (TB) patients. METHODS: A cohort study with a historical comparison group was conducted. End-of-treatment outcomes and 18-month survival were compared between TB...