A systematic review and meta-analysis, published in BMC Infectious Diseases, revealed a higher prevalence of TB drug-induced liver injury in patients with vs without hepatitis C virus (HCV) co-infection highlighting the importance of routine HCV screening prior to TB treatment initiation.
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Source : Infectious Disease Advisor
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