TB/HIV Intergration is a MUST, because: # HIV increases the risk of developing active TB, in those with latent TB infection with 10% lifetime risk to 10% per year. #HIV promotes progression to active TB disease in those with recently-acquired and latent TB infection. #HIV increases the rate of recurrence of TB. #People with active TB who are co-infected with HIV have a higher risk of mortality compared with HIV negative cases (16-35% in HIV positive persons vs 5-8% in HIV negative persons) #Active TB increases the risk of HIV associated mortality both during and after succesful TB treatment. Source: DOH Guideline TB/HIV Intergration
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