Concomitant Tuberculosis Infection in HIV-positive Patients

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Introduction
• Aims and Objectives
• Review of Literature
• Materials and Methods
• Results
• Summary and Conclusion
• Bibliography
• Abbreviations
• Author Biosketch

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This book provides a comprehensive exploration of concomitant tuberculosis infection in HIV-positive patients, emphasizing the significance of this co-infection as a major public health concern, particularly in developing countries. It delves into the complexities of diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of TB in individuals living with HIV. The book also sheds light on the impact of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) on the management of HIV/TB co-infection.

• Epidemiology and global burden of TB-HIV co-infection
• Challenges in diagnosis and treatment of TB in HIV-infected patients
• Impact of drug resistance on TB treatment outcomes
• Role of HAART in managing HIV/TB co-infection
• Strategies for preventing and controlling TB-HIV co-infection

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• Introduction: This chapter provides an overview of tuberculosis (TB) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections, highlighting their individual and combined impacts on global health. The historical context of TB research is explored, along with the epidemiology of TB and its impact on HIV-positive individuals.
• Aims and Objectives: This chapter outlines the specific goals and research objectives of the book, focusing on understanding the complexities of TB-HIV co-infection and developing strategies for effective management.
• Review of Literature: This chapter presents a comprehensive review of existing literature on TB-HIV co-infection, covering various aspects such as epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. This section provides a foundation for understanding the current state of knowledge in this field.
• Materials and Methods: This chapter describes the research methods employed in the study, including the study design, population, data collection techniques, and analytical approaches used to investigate TB-HIV co-infection.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The book primarily focuses on the following key terms and concepts: tuberculosis (TB), human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), co-infection, epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment, drug resistance, highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART), public health, developing countries, global health, opportunistic infections, and mortality.