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Introduction
Learning Objectives
Tuberculosis and HIV
Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis and Diabetes
Tuberculosis and Mental Health
Tuberculosis Treatment in Children
Tuberculosis in Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women
Summary
Special Situations
Main Menu
MODULE 0 - Introduction
MODULE 1 - Etiology and Pathogenesis of Tuberculosis
MODULE 2 - Diagnosis of Tuberculosis
MODULE 3 - Treatment of Patients with Tuberculosis
MODULE 4 - Special Situations
MODULE 5 - Adherence to Treatment
MODULE 6 - Patient-Physician Communication
MODULE 7 - Tuberculosis Infection Control
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Tuberculosis and HIV - Rifampicin and antiretroviral therapy
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Alternatives to Efavirenz-Based Antiretroviral Therapy
Alternatives to EFV-based antiretroviral therapy are needed for certain patients with HIV-related TB:
EFV cannot be used during pregnancy (at least during the first trimester)
Some patients are intolerant to EFV
Some are infected with NNRTI-resistant strains of HIV