Linkage to TB and HIV care for persons who smoke illicit drugs: a prospective cohort study

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Authors

S. Thomson · Boston Medical Center

V. Overbeck · Boston Medical Center

D. Theron · Life Groenkloof Hospital

B. Botha · Life Groenkloof Hospital

S. Malatesta · Boston University

T.C. Bouton · Boston Medical Center

N. Niemand Wolhuter ·

Abstract

While many PWUD successfully linked to TB and HIV care, disparities exist between the two cascades in this setting. Systems improvements are needed to facilitate linkage and retention for high-risk populations.

Topics & Keywords

Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: IJTLD OPEN

Volume 3, Issue 2, pp. 91-96

DOI: 10.5588/ijtldopen.25.0515

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