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Abstract

We report the outcome of investigations conducted in 73 human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infected Ugandan adults presumed to have pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB). Following initial investigations, 32 of 73 patients were diagnosed with PTB. Of the remaining 41 patients initially classified as ‘non-PTB’, six had a delayed PTB diagnosis after a median of 6 weeks. Of the six patients lost to follow-up, four (66%) were reported to have died. Active tracking and close monitoring of HIV-infected patients presumed to have PTB independently of initial investigation results may reduce morbidity and mortality among this vulnerable patient group.

Item ID:	49857
Item Type:	Article (Research - C1)
ISSN:	2220-8372
Keywords:	intensive case finding; HIV; TB investigations; active follow-up
Date Deposited:	14 Aug 2017 23:58
FoR Codes:	11 MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES > 1117 Public Health and Health Services > 111717 Primary Health Care @ 100%
SEO Codes:	92 HEALTH > 9204 Public Health (excl. Specific Population Health) > 920499 Public Health (excl. Specific Population Health) not elsewhere classified @ 100%
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