The intersection of HIV and tuberculosis: A comprehensive literature review on co-infection challenges and management
1 Medical Program, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia.
2 Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga; Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital Surabaya, Indonesia.
3 Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia.
Review Article
Magna Scientia Advanced Research and Reviews, 2025, 13(01), 042-049
Article DOI: 10.30574/msarr.2025.13.1.0235
Publication history:
Received on 22 November 2024; revised on 01 January 2025; accepted on 03 January 2025
Abstract:
HIV/AIDS is still a global health problem. HIV weakens the immune system, reducing the body's ability to effectively fight off infections. The risk of developing active tuberculosis (TB) is considerably increased in people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWH). This literature review examines the intersection of HIV and TB, focusing on the epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical challenges, and management strategies associated with co-infection. With both diseases being significant global health issues, their synergistic impact creates a critical public health burden. The review aims to synthesize current evidence to understand co-infection dynamics and propose pathways for effective management.
Keywords:
HIV; Tuberculosis; HIV-TB coinfection; Management
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