2013
The Diagnostic Performance of a Single GeneXpert MTB/RIF Assay in an Intensified Tuberculosis Case Finding Survey among HIV-Infected Prisoners in Malaysia
Al-Darraji HA, Razak H, Ng KP, Altice FL, Kamarulzaman A. The Diagnostic Performance of a Single GeneXpert MTB/RIF Assay in an Intensified Tuberculosis Case Finding Survey among HIV-Infected Prisoners in Malaysia. PLOS ONE 2013, 8: e73717. PMID: 24040038, PMCID: PMC3767617, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0073717.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTB casesPositive predictive valuePredictive valueCase detectionSmear microscopyGeneXpert MTB/RIF AssayMedian CD4 lymphocyte countCulture-positive TB casesGeneXpert MTB/RIFActive pulmonary TBActive TB diseaseEarly morning sputumFluorescence smear microscopyUndiagnosed TB casesActive TB casesCD4 lymphocyte countDiagnostic performanceTB case detectionMTB/RIFNegative predictive valueAFB smear microscopyActive TBAntiretroviral therapyPulmonary TBTB disease
2007
Integration and co-location of HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and drug treatment services
Sylla L, Bruce RD, Kamarulzaman A, Altice FL. Integration and co-location of HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and drug treatment services. International Journal Of Drug Policy 2007, 18: 306-312. PMID: 17689379, PMCID: PMC2696234, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugpo.2007.03.001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInjection drug useSubstance use treatmentDrug usersEffective substance use treatmentTraining Community Health WorkersActive injection drug useUse treatmentIntegrated care delivery systemSpecialist care providersAdverse drug eventsCommunity health workersComplex patient populationInjection drug usersAdverse side effectsDrug treatment servicesDrug-drug interactionsDetection of tuberculosisCare delivery systemHIV/AIDSAntiretroviral medicationsMedication adherencePatient populationDrug eventsHIV epidemicHealth workers