The Union Announces A Successful Trial Of A TB Candidate Vaccine To Prevent Tuberculosis Among HIV-infected Patients

The International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union), an international organisation established in 1920 to fight TB and promote lung health worldwide, today announces the successful results of a TB candidatevaccine trial for HIV-infected patients. As a fact, Tuberculosis and HIV are inextricably intertwined since the risk of developing tuberculosis in persons carrying HIV is a lifetime risk.

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Filed under: Immune System / Vaccines on October 28th, 2008