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HIV/AIDS, TB and nutrition : scientific inquiry into the nutritional influences on human immunity with special reference to HIV infection and active TB in South Africa. - Pretoria, South Africa : Academy of Science of South Africa, 2007. - xxx, 283 p. : ill., maps. ; 21 cm.

"The Parliament of South Africa passed the Academy of Science of South Africa Act, Act 67 in 2001, and the Act came into operation on 15 May 2002."

Includes bibliographical references (p. 211-251).

Opening section -- Introduction and background -- Physiology and pathophysiology of nutrition, immunity, HIV infection and active TB -- Special considerations of infancy and childhood -- Clinical evidence -- Recommendations for policy and research priorities -- Concluding section.




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LCCN: 2008408164

Subjects--Topical Terms:
HIV infections--South Africa.
HIV infections--Prevention.
AIDS (Disease)--South Africa.
AIDS (Disease)--Prevention.
Tuberculosis--South Africa.
Tuberculosis--Prevention.
Immunity--Nutritional aspects.
HIV Infections--prevention & control--South Africa.
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome--prevention & control--South Africa.
Tuberculosis--prevention & control--South Africa.
Nutritional Support.
Developed Countries.

LC Class. No.: RA643.86.A356 / H585 2007

Dewey Class. No.: 362.196/979200968