Integration of HIV Testing in a Community Intervention for Tuberculosis Screening Among Household Contacts of Patients with Tuberculosis in Cameroon and Uganda

Boris Tchakounté Youngui; Daniel Atwine; David Otai; Anca Vasiliù; Bob Ssekyanzi; Colette Sih; Rogacien Kana; Rinah Arinaitwe; Benjamin Cuer; Leonie Simo; Richard Okello; Patrice Tchendjou; Martina Casenghi; Albert Kuate Kuate; Stavia Turyahabwe; Jennifer Cohn; Maryline Bonnet; Boris Tchounga

doi:10.1097/qai.0000000000003379

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People living with HIV are considered at higher risk of developing severe forms of tuberculosis (TB) disease. Providing HIV testing to TB-exposed people is therefore critical. We present the results of integrating HIV testing into a community-based intervention for household TB contact management in Cameroon and Uganda.

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Integration of HIV Testing in a Community Intervention for Tuberculosis Screening Among Household Contacts of Patients with Tuberculosis in Cameroon and Uganda

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