2019
DOI: 10.21203/rs.2.10257/v2
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Isoniazid preventive therapy utilization rate and associated factors in adult HIV/AIDS patients in Jimma University Specialized Hospital ART clinic, Oromia Region, Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study.

Abstract: Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is the most frequent life-threatening infection and a common cause of death for people living with HIV (PLHIV). The influence of TB and HIV infection has enhanced the magnitude of both epidemics. Several clinical interventions recommended early diagnosis in PLHIV and treating latent TB infection (LTBI) with Isoniazid preventive therapy (IPT) along with antiretroviral therapy (ART). IPT is one of the key interventions recommended by the world health organization (WHO) for the preve… Show more

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