Pulmonary Tuberculosis, Rifampicin Resistance, and HIV Co-Infection among Presumptive TB Patients in Gboko, Benue State, Nigeria: A Prospective Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study
Background: Pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) remains a significant public health challenge in Nigeria, particularly in regions with high HIV prevalence. Benue State has one of the highest HIV prevalence rates in Nigeria, yet local epidemiological data on TB from secondary healthcare facilities in the state remain sparse. T...