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ReviewCureus2024

A Comprehensive Review of HIV-Associated Tuberculosis: Clinical Challenges and Advances in Management.

Aniket Patel, Aditya Pundkar, Anshu Agarwal, Charuta Gadkari, Anmol K Nagpal, Nigil Kuttan

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Review in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 10 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

10 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Aniket PatelEmergency Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research, Wardha, IND.
Aditya PundkarOrthopedics, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research, Wardha, IND.
Anshu AgarwalEmergency Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research, Wardha, IND.
Charuta GadkariEmergency Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research, Wardha, IND.
Anmol K NagpalEmergency Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research, Wardha, IND.
Nigil KuttanEmergency Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research, Wardha, IND.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and tuberculosis (TB) are two of the most pressing global health issues, each contributing significantly to morbidity and mortality worldwide. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of HIV-associated TB (HIV-TB), focusing on the clinical challenges and advancements in its management. HIV-positive individuals are at a heightened risk of developing active TB due to the immunosuppressive effects of the virus, which complicates both diagnosis and treatment. The interplay between these two diseases exacerbates health outcomes, presenting unique challenges related to drug interactions, adherence to treatment regimens, and management of adverse effects. This review explores the current diagnostic approaches, including advances in testing technologies and screening strategies, and examines treatment protocols, highlighting the integration of antiretroviral therapy with TB treatment. Special considerations for managing HIV-TB in various populations, such as children, pregnant women, and the elderly, are discussed. Additionally, the review addresses public health strategies for prevention and the impact of socio-economic and healthcare system factors on disease management. Finally, it highlights recent research innovations and future directions aimed at improving outcomes for individuals with HIV-TB. By synthesizing the latest evidence and clinical practices, this review aims to enhance understanding and guide effective management of this critical co-infection, ultimately contributing to reduced global burden and improved patient care.

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antiretroviral therapyclinical managementdiagnostic challengeshiv-tb co-infectionpublic health strategiestreatment advances

Identifiers

PMID39371702
PMCPMC11456262

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