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September 10, 2025PLoS ONEOpen Access

Epidemiological and clinical analysis, and outcomes of tuberculosis co-infection among people living with HIV in Türkiye (2014–2024) ClinSurv HIV cohort: A large case series

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AMAli MertODOkan DerinEZEsra Zerdalı

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Retrospective cohort study reports high mortality rates in HIV patients with tuberculosis co-infection, highlighting urgent screening needs.

Key Points

  • Among 264 patients with HIV-TB co-infection, 22% died, underscoring high mortality risks.
  • The study revealed a median age of 40 years for patients, with 42% showing lymphadenopathy.
  • Independent risk factors for mortality included low CD4 counts and thrombocytopenia among late presenters.
  • Early HIV diagnosis and systematic TB screening are critical to reducing mortality and improving outcomes.

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Mert et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23f1fb210217d64795a88https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0329267
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