Intensified tuberculosis case finding among people living with the human immunodeficiency virus in a hospital clinic in Ethiopia.
Int J Tuberc Lung Dis
; 15(3): 411-3, 2011 Mar.
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ABSTRACT
Intensified tuberculosis case finding (ICF) is used in people living with the human immunodeficiency virus (PLHIV) to reduce the burden of tuberculosis (TB). We conducted a retrospective study in 300 PLHIV attending an HIV care clinic in Ethiopia to assess ICF performance during a 12-month period. Between 80% and 95% of patients were screened for TB at enrolment and at each 3-month follow-up visit. Thirty-four (11%) patients were diagnosed with TB, of whom 27 (79%) were identified in the first 6 months. This study assessed serial ICF in routine settings, showing that TB screening had its largest diagnostic yield in the first 6 months.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Tuberculose
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Infecções por HIV
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Programas de Rastreamento
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2011
Tipo de documento:
Article