Multiple opportunistic infections (pulmonary tuberculosis, Mycobacterium avium complex and parvovirus B19) in a single patient

John, Melanie-Anne; Venter, Michelle; Vaughan, Jenifer; Black, Marianne; Prince, Daniel N.; Luke, Aishwarya M.; John, Mithra

doi:10.4102/sajhivmed.v23i1.1319

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“…Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) have been present in South Africa for more than 40 years since their initial identification [1]. Since then, there has been a significant increase in the availability of life-saving HIV therapy, which is reducing the number of new infections [2]; however, an opportunistic disease known as tuberculosis (TB), which is caused by the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex, is affecting more people living with HIV (PLHIV) [3]. The co-existence of these diseases poses unique challenges due to their close link, which has serious negative effects.…”

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Ubuntu Is a Critical Component in the Fight against Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Tuberculosis Stigma: Nursing Students’ Perceptions

Rasweswe,

Kgatla,

Ramavhoya

et al. 2024

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Stigma is one of the documented barriers to achieving universal access to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and tuberculosis (TB) prevention, treatment, care, and support programs. The lack of African social theories to emphasize these issues may be the cause of the continent’s failure to reduce stigma. We can use Ubuntu, an African philosophy that emphasizes sociability and ethics, to deepen our understanding of how to reduce HIV- and TB-related stigma in South Africa. In many African regions, Ubuntu values and principles were found to assist in reducing problems related to HIV. Ubuntu is a comprehensive phrase used by Africans to signify the characteristics that incorporate the core human virtues of compassion and humanity. We explored the perceptions of nursing students regarding the use of Ubuntu in the fight against HIV and TB stigma. Qualitative participatory research was used to engage all first- and second-level nursing students enrolled for the 2023 academic year at the selected university in South Africa. Purposive sampling was used to recruit the participants. An interactive workshop was used to gather data. The data from the recordings and flip charts were analysed together. Throughout the study, trustworthiness and ethical principles were upheld. Two primary themes emerged as expressions of Ubuntu in relation to a reduction in HIV and TB stigma and recognition of Ubuntu as a tool to combat stigma associated with HIV and TB. This confirms that within Ubuntu, there are elements that might be applied to reduce stigma attached to HIV and TB.

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confidence: 99%