This module explains the interaction between HIV and tuberculosis and how HIV infection should be treated in people with active tuberculosis.

This module is relevant to doctors, clinical/medical officers and nurses.

This module is relevant to community-based treatment advocates and to community-based organisations.

Tuberculosis and HIV - Downloads

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Tuberculosis and HIV - About this module
This module provides training towards the following WHO-recommended clinical care competencies for HIV service delivery providers:

Basic HIV education for HIV positive clients

• Describe the relationship between HIV and TB

Clinical assessment, preparation before initiation of ARV Therapy, and initiation

• Determine TB clinical status and respond appropriately

• Prescribe TB/ART co-treatment where appropriate

Manage INH prophylaxis

• Identify HIV patients eligible for INH prophylaxis and refer to district clinician (or follow algorithm)- according to national policy

• Evaluate patients for INH prophylaxis

Treating HIV & AIDS: A Training Toolkit

Treating HIV & AIDS: A Training Toolkit - Modules

• About the modules
• Introduction to this Toolkit
• Introduction to HIV & AIDS
• Preparing for treatment
• Monitoring Tests
• A Basic Package of Care
• Introduction to anti-HIV Therapy
• Changing Treatment
• Drug Combinations
• Tuberculosis and HIV
• Treatment in Pregnancy
• Infant Feeding