Evaluation of an Intensive Intermittent‐Induction Regimen and Duration of Short‐Course Treatment for Human Immunodeficiency Virus–Related Pulmonary Tuberculosis

Authors:
  • DPDavid C. Perlman
    David C. Perlman
  • JMJohn P. Matts
    John P. Matts
  • ENEileen T. Nelson
    Eileen T. Nelson
  • DCDavid L. Cohn
    David L. Cohn
  • NSNadim Salomon
    Nadim Salomon
  • MOMargaret Olibrice
    Margaret Olibrice
  • FMFrantz Medard
    Frantz Medard
  • KCKeith D. Chirgwin
    Keith D. Chirgwin
  • DMDonna Mildvan
    Donna Mildvan
  • BJBrenda E. Jones
    Brenda E. Jones
  • ETEdward E. Telzak
    Edward E. Telzak

Abstract
This study examined whether adding levofloxacin to a standard four-drug regimen improved the 8-week culture response and compared effectiveness of 9