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| ==HIV Coinfection== | | ==HIV Coinfection== |
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| Recommendations for the treatment of tuberculosis in [[HIV]]-infected adults:
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| The recommended treatment of TB disease in HIV-infected adults (when the disease is caused by organisms that are known or presumed to be susceptible to first-line drugs) is a 6-month regimen consisting of:
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| *For the first 2 months: An initial phase of [[isoniazid]] (INH), a [[rifamycin]], [[pyrazinamide]] (PZA), and [[ethambutol]] (EMB).
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| *For the last 4 months: A continuation phase of INH and a rifamycin.
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| *Patients with advanced HIV (CD4 counts < 100/µl) should be treated with daily or three-times-weekly therapy in both the initial and the continuation phases.
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| *Twice weekly therapy may be considered in patients with less-advanced immunosuppression (CD4 counts ≥ 100/µl).
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| *Once-weekly INH/rifapentine in the continuation phase should not be used in any HIV-infected patient.
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| Recommendations for the treatment of tuberculosis in [[HIV]]-infected adults are, with a few exceptions, the same as those for HIV-uninfected adults. The [[INH]]--[[rifapentine]] once weekly continuation phase is contraindicated in HIV-infected patients because of an unacceptably high rate of relapse, frequently with organisms that have acquired resistance to [[rifamycin]]s. The development of acquired [[rifampin]] [[drug resistance|resistance]] has also been noted among HIV-infected patients with advanced [[immunosuppression]] treated with twice weekly rifampin- or [[rifabutin]]-based regimens. Consequently, patients with [[CD4]]+ cell counts <100/µl should receive daily or three times weekly treatment. DOT and other adherence-promoting strategies are especially important for patients with HIV-related tuberculosis.
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| Management of HIV-related tuberculosis is complex and requires expertise in the management of both HIV disease and tuberculosis. Because HIV-infected patients are often taking numerous medications, some of which interact with antituberculosis medications, it is strongly encouraged that experts in the treatment of HIV-related tuberculosis be consulted. A particular concern is the interaction of [[rifamycin]]s with [[antiretroviral agent]]s and other antiinfective drugs. [[Rifampin]] can be used for the treatment of tuberculosis with certain combinations of antiretroviral agents. [[Rifabutin]], which has fewer problematic drug interactions, may also be used in place of rifampin and appears to be equally effective although the doses of rifabutin and antiretroviral agents may require adjustment. As new antiretroviral agents and more pharmacokinetic data become available, these recommendations are likely to be modified.
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| On occasion, patients with HIV-related tuberculosis may experience a temporary exacerbation of symptoms, signs, or radiographic manifestations of tuberculosis while receiving antituberculosis treatment. This clinical or radiographic worsening (paradoxical reaction) occurs in HIV-infected patients with active tuberculosis and is thought to be the result of immune reconstitution as a consequence of effective [[antiretroviral therapy]]. Symptoms and signs may include high [[fever]]s, [[lymphadenopathy]], expanding [[central nervous system]] lesions, and worsening of [[chest radiographic]] findings. The diagnosis of a paradoxical reaction should be made only after a thorough evaluation has excluded other [[etiologies]], particularly tuberculosis treatment failure. [[Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory agent]]s may be useful for symptomatic relief. For severe paradoxical reactions, [[prednisone]] (1--2 mg/kg per day for 1--2 weeks, then in gradually decreasing doses) may be used, although there are no data from controlled trials to support this approach.
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| {{details|HIV coinfection with tuberculosis}} | | {{details|HIV coinfection with tuberculosis}} |