[Immunodeficiency and tuberculosis]

Abstract

A number of medical conditions may alter immune responsiveness, and predispose to tuberculosis. Management of immunodeficiency-related tuberculosis treatment is complex, and the clinical and public health consequences associated with treatment failure are serious. Human immunodeficiency virus infection is a major cause of immunodeficiency increasing tuberculosis susceptibility. Whenever possible, the care for immunodeficiency-related tuberculosis should be provided by experts in the management of both diseases.