The impact of HIV and antiretroviral therapy on TB risk in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Conclusions
HIV is a potent risk factor for paediatric TB, and ART is strongly protective. In HIV-infected children, early diagnosis and ART initiation reduces TB risk.

Trial registration number
CRD42014014276.

Source: Thorax - May 15, 2017 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Dodd, P. J., Prendergast, A. J., Beecroft, C., Kampmann, B., Seddon, J. A. Tags: Open access Tuberculosis Source Type: research