This booklet provides introductory information about tuberculosis (TB), and what it means for you if you have HIV and TB. It includes information on the disease TB, why people with HIV can be more vulnerable to TB, how TB can be treated and prevented, and interactions between anti-TB and anti-HIV drugs. While TB is the most common cause of AIDS deaths around the world, both HIV and TB can be treated successfully.

This booklet is not intended to replace discussion with your doctor. However, it may help you decide what questions to ask your doctor.

acknowledgments

Written by Michael Carter

Third edition, 2008.

Due for review in 2010.

NAM is grateful to the funders of this booklet:

• Department of Health
• NHS Pan-London HIV Prevention Programme

Thanks for the assistance of:

• Paul Clift
• Shema Doshi, Senior Pharmacist, Sexual Health, King’s College Hospital, London
• Robert James
• Dr Rebecca O'Connell, Barts and London NHS Trust, London
• Dr Anton Pozniak, Consultant Physician, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London