Triple trouble: the role of malnutrition in tuberculosis and human immunodeficiency virus co-infection

Nutr Rev. 2003 Mar;61(3):81-90. doi: 10.1301/nr.2003.marr.81-90.

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.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Dietary Supplements
  • HIV Infections / complications*
  • HIV Infections / prevention & control
  • HIV Infections / therapy
  • Health Status
  • Humans
  • Micronutrients / deficiency
  • Nutrition Disorders / complications*
  • Nutrition Disorders / prevention & control
  • Nutrition Disorders / therapy
  • Nutritional Status
  • Nutritional Support
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Tuberculosis / complications*
  • Tuberculosis / prevention & control
  • Tuberculosis / therapy

Substances

  • Micronutrients