HIV/AIDS Cryptococcal Meningitis
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: The inclusion criteria will be: - CD4<200 cells /¿l - Serum/plasma CrAg positive - Lumbar puncture negative - Adult: ¿18y or more. - Antiretroviral naïve (as reported by the patient) - Planning to remain in the study area for about 6 months (as reported by the patient)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: The exclusion criteria will be: - requiring immediate in-patient care / admission - Pregnant or lactating - If ALT > 5 times upper limit of normal
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| All-cause Mortality | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Patient retention on ART;costs of the strategies to the health service ;Assessment of enabling and barrier factors;pattern of re-organization of staffs roles | — |
Countries
Tanzania
Contacts
National Institute for Medical Research-Muhimbili Center