- We have seen great success in the US with decreasing the incidence of TB
- In the HIV population they are still highly at risk of developing the disease
- HIV has a 100 fold chance of getting TB disease if infected
- It is one of the most common cause of death in HIV patients
- 56% decrease in death of a TB/HIV patient if patient is on ART (antiretroviral therapy)
- Once you have HIV and TB it is considered a AIDS-defining condition
- The good new this is treatable with proper identification and care[5]
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