Triple Trouble: The Role of Malnutrition in Tuberculosis and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Co-infection

Authors: Van Lettow M.; Fawzi W.W.; Semba P.H.; Semba R.D.

Source: Nutrition Reviews, Volume 61, Number 3, 1 March 2003 , pp. 81-90(10)

Publisher: International Life Sciences Institute

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Abstract:

Worldwide, the number of individuals who are co-infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and tuberculosis is increasing greatly. The "triple trouble" of HIV and tuberculosis infection and malnutrition may put those infected at greater risk than those with any of the three conditions alone. Further investigation is needed to evaluate the prophylactic and therapeutic potential of nutritional interventions for co-infection with HIV and tuberculosis.

Keywords: HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS; TUBERCULOSIS; MALNUTRITION; NUTRITIONAL INTERVENTIONS

Document Type: Review article

DOI: 10.1301/nr.2003.marr.81-90

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