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AIDS · Jul 1993

The impact of HIV on infectiousness of pulmonary tuberculosis: a community study in Zambia.

To examine the impact of HIV on infectiousness of pulmonary tuberculosis (TB). ⋯ HIV-positive patients with pulmonary TB may be less infectious than their HIV-negative counterparts and this may partly be explained by lower bacillary load in the sputum.

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AIDS · Jul 1993

Comparative Study

Blood transfusion practices and blood-banking services in a Kenyan hospital.

To identify ways to improve the operation of blood-screening programs and to decrease the inappropriate use of blood by evaluating blood-transfusion practices and blood-banking services in a Kenyan hospital. ⋯ Improved laboratory services, reduction of unnecessary transfusions, and increased recruitment of volunteer donors are critical for improving the appropriate and timely use of blood and reducing transfusion-associated HIV transmission.

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