globally, hiv-associated tuberculosis is one of the most important causes of infection-related death, accounting for one in every three hiv deaths and over 300,000 in 2017 alone. the hiv epidemic has undermined tuberculosis-control efforts in many countries around the world, as the virus has important modifying effects on the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of tb. the management of hiv-associated tb is also complicated by rapid clinical progression, immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome, drug-drug interactions, and shared toxicities.the past two decades have yielded thousands of research publications and review articles on hiv-associated tb. hiv and tuberculosis: a formidable alliance consolidates this massive amount of data into a single resource. with contributions from myriad disciplines, including epidemiology, immunology, public health, and clinical medicine, this book provides well-rounded and thorough coverage that will appeal to researchers and clinicians alike.