High Rates of Virological Suppression in a Cohort of Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Positive Adults Receiving Antiretroviral Therapy in Ethiopian Health Centers Irrespective of Concomitant Tuberculosis

摘要

Background. Antiretroviral therapy (ART) initiation during treatment for tuberculosis (TB) improves survival in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/TB-coinfected patients. We compared virological suppression (VS) rates, mortality, and retention in care in HIV-positive adults receiving care in 5 Ethiopian health centers with regard to TB coinfection.