Dear readers,
To mark World Tuberculosis Day on 24 March, the Journal of the International AIDS Society (JIAS) invites you to read its new viewpoint, “Addressing post-tuberculosis sequelae among people living with HIV: an unmet need”. It is authored by Vidya Mave, Samyra R. Cox, Akshay N. Gupte and Jonathan E. Golub.
Increased access to diagnostics and expanded treatment options have contributed to a decline in tuberculosis (TB)-related mortality over the past decade. However, even after successful TB treatment, individuals may experience long-term health complications that reduce their overall quality of life. Additionally, TB survivors often face catastrophic financial costs and stigma, with these challenges amplified for people living with HIV. While there is emerging evidence highlighting the burden of post-TB sequelae, gaps remain in understanding its associated factors and identifying effective intervention strategies.
In this viewpoint, the authors outline the spectrum of health challenges faced by TB survivors, identifying key research and intervention gaps and potential solutions. They stress the need for further research to understand the mechanisms driving excess TB-related morbidity and mortality. Additionally, given the disproportionate impact of TB on people living with HIV, they advocate for the strengthening of systematic post-treatment screening of TB survivors living with HIV and emphasize the need for linkage to long-term integrated care that goes beyond the TB treatment period.
The Journal of the International AIDS Society is an open-access, peer-reviewed journal, which publishes HIV-related research from various disciplines and particularly encourages submissions in implementation sciences.
