Study investigates PTSD symptoms in TB and HIV co-infected patients, suggesting a link to poor health outcomes.
High rates of tuberculosis (TB) and HIV co-infection are often linked to mental health issues such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which contribute further to poor health. Karl Peltzer et al conducted a study to establish the extent of PTSD symptoms associated with TB, TB/HIV co-infection and the retreatment of TB patients whose first treatment was unsuccessful.
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