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The present study assesses the pharmacokinetic parameters for rifampicin, isoniazid and pyrazinamide in Zambian PTB patients with HIV at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia. The assaying of the drugs was done at the University College London Medical School.To determine whether the...

As we enter the third decade of the AIDS pandemic the temptation is great to assume that the epidemic of stigma has ended. Most countries have introduced legislation protecting People Living With HIV/AIDS [PLWHA] against discriminations. Educational messages have been delivered and knowledge base...

This study was undertaken in order to identify the contributing factors to the high prevalence of Tuberculosis among nurses in UTH in order to design strategies for prevention of tuberculosis among nurses. It was noted that the rate of tuberculosis morbidity and mortality among nurses was...

Abdominal tuberculosis is a common form of extra- pulmonary tuberculosis especially in HIV/AIDS patients. A high index of suspicion is required for diagnosis of abdominal tuberculosis in these patients. A study was done at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia to ascertain whether...

The study aimed to assess the effectiveness of the communication strategies used in support groups for people living with HIV/AIDS in Lusaka regarding HIV/AIDS prevention, reduction of stigmatisation and discrimination. The study was conducted between May and August, 2008. Data was collected in...

Background: Children infected with HIV are at risk of developing TB, this may be attributed to the fact that HIV infected children are immune compromised. ART has been linked to improved immune responses to TB. With the scaling up of ART in Zambia, more children will have access to treatment. The...

The aim of the study was to explore barriers experienced by adult Pulmonary Tuberculosis patients in accessing Directly Observed Therapy Short course in Ndola Urban district. A randomized cross section study of 198 patients on the TB register was conducted in Ndola urban. Data was collected using...

A total of 239 isolates of beta-haemolytic streptococci were grouped serologically using the "Streptex" rapid latex test kit (Wellcome Reagents Limited, England).The age, sex, type of the clinical specimen, and clinical diagnosis of the patients from whom the isolates were obtained were recorded,...

Objectives: The main objectives were to determine the characteristics of TB patients with relapse, identify the risk factors for TB relapse so that we can prevent future episodes.Design/setting: This was a case control study conducted at five urban clinics in Lusaka district. We recruited 184...

Purpose/Aim of study: Assessing emotional and behavioral function in children and adolescents who are HIV+ may help predict and explaining adherence in future. The aim of the study was to investigate the relationship between caregiver-child attachment classification styles and adherence to...