Efforts To Improve Linkage To Primary, HIV Comprehensive Care Reduce Risk Of Post-Treatment Mortality Among Survivors Of TB Infection In US, Study Finds

Infectious Disease Advisor (1/21, Basilio) reports, “Efforts to improve linkage to primary and HIV comprehensive care may reduce the risk of post-treatment mortality among survivors of tuberculosis (TB) infection in the United States, according to results of a study.” The researchers said, “Comprehensive care during and after treatment should also consider social determinants of health and co-existing illnesses, which might be more prevalent among US-born [people].” The findings were published in Emerging Infectious Diseases.