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Variation in HIV prevalence and the population-level effects of antiretroviral therapy in reducing tuberculosis incidence in South Africa
(Health & Medical Publishing Group, 2018)
The current year (2018) marks the 10th year after the tuberculosis (TB) epidemic in South Africa (SA) reached a historic peak of 848 incident TB cases per 100 000 population in 2008.[1,2] TB incidence has since decreased ...
Neurodevelopment at 11 months after starting antiretroviral therapy within 3 weeks of life
(AOSIS, 2019-10-03)
Background: Antiretroviral therapy (ART) started between 7 and 12 weeks of age improves
neurodevelopmental outcomes in HIV-infected (HIV+) infants, but the impact of even earlier
initiation is not yet described.
Objectives: ...
Thymic output and CD4 T-cell reconstitution in HIV-infected children on early and interrupted antiretroviral treatment : evidence from the children with HIV early antiretroviral therapy trial
(Frontiers, 2017-09)
Objectives: Early treatment of HIV-infected children and adults is important for optimal immune reconstitution. Infants’ immune systems are more plastic and dynamic than older children’s or adults’, and deserve particular ...