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classes, such as CCR5 receptor antagonists and integrase inhibitors. The new guidelines provide additional
recommendations regarding use of rifampin with antiretroviral therapy; these recommendations are critical in regions where rifabutin
is unavailable. Changes from previous versions of these guidelines include 1) summaries of clinical experience with use
of specific antiretroviral regimens during tuberculosis
treatment (in addition to pharmacokinetic data), 2) a
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