title: [Immunodeficiency and tuberculosis].
abstract: A number of medical conditions may alter immune responsiveness, and predispose to tuberculosis. Management of immunodeficiency-related tuberculosis treatment is complex, and the clinical and public health consequences associated with treatment failure are serious. Human immunodeficiency virus infection is a major cause of immunodeficiency increasing tuberculosis susceptibility. Whenever possible, the care for immunodeficiency-related tuberculosis should be provided by experts in the management of both diseases.
authors.affiliation: Service des maladies infectieuses et tropicales Hôpital Raymond-Poincaré 92380 Garches.
authors.forename: Christophe
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Billy
authors.forename: Christian
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Perronne
mesh_terms: D015658:HIV Infections / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D016867:Immunocompromised Host; D012307:Risk Factors; D014376:Tuberculosis / Q000276:immunology* / Q000628:therapy