Browsing Bergen Open Research Archive by Author "Ngowi, Bernard J."
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HIV/AIDS and Tuberculosis Coinfection in Rural Northern Tanzania. Epidemiology, clinical presentation and impact on CD4 T cell counts
Ngowi, Bernard J. (Doctoral thesis, 2009-10-02)Tuberculosis (TB) and HIV/AIDS are the main causes of morbidity and mortality in adults aged 15-49 years in Sub Saharan Africa (SSA). The interaction between tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS makes the diagnosis and management of ... -
Immunohaematological reference values in human immunodeficiency virus-negative adolescent and adults in rural northern Tanzania
Ngowi, Bernard J.; Mfinanga, Sayoki Godfrey; Bruun, Johan Nikolai; Mørkve, Odd (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2009-01-13)Background: The amount of CD4 T cells is used for monitoring HIV progression and improvement, and to make decisions to start antiretroviral therapy and prophylactic drugs for opportunistic infections. The aim of this study ... -
Predictors of mortality in HIV-infected patients starting antiretroviral therapy in a rural hospital in Tanzania
Johannessen, Asgeir; Naman, Ezra; Ngowi, Bernard J.; Sandvik, Leiv; Matee, Mecky I.; Aglen, Henry E.; Gundersen, Svein G.; Bruun, Johan Nikolai (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2008-04-22)Background Studies of antiretroviral therapy (ART) programs in Africa have shown high initial mortality. Factors contributing to this high mortality are poorly described. The aim of the present study was to assess mortality ... -
Pulmonary tuberculosis among people living with HIV/AIDS attending care and treatment in rural northern Tanzania
Ngowi, Bernard J.; Mfinanga, Sayoki Godfrey; Bruun, Johan Nikolai; Mørkve, Odd (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2008-09-30)Background: Tuberculosis is the commonest opportunistic infection and the number one cause of death in HIV/AIDS patients in developing countries. To address the extent of the tuberculosis HIV coinfection in rural Tanzania ...