Prevalence of coinfection of human immunodeficiency virus and tuberculosis in a semi urban area in Telangana

Authors

  • Jahnavi K. Department of General Medicine, Mallareddy Medical College for Women, Hyderabad, India
  • Leelabati Toppo Department of General Medicine, Mallareddy Medical College for Women, Hyderabad, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-3933.ijam20173178

Keywords:

Coinfection, HIV, Tuberculosis

Abstract

Background: HIV is known to be one of the major risk factors for the progression of active tuberculosis. Seronegative individuals have 10% risk of developing tuberculosis in an endemic region, while those infected with HIV have 60% chances. Moreover, this incidence varies with different geographical area.

Methods: 1330 of HIV patients and 1800 suspected TB patients had undergone testing for HIV. All the suspected TB patients had undergone X ray evaluation and sputum examination.

Results: 482 were positive for tuberculosis among 1800 patients of whom 286 were males and 196 were females. Out of a total of 3130 patients who have undergone HIV test, 115 were found to be HIV Seropositive with 68 (3.6%) males and 47 (3.8%) females.

Conclusions: It is essential to impart proper education to the people as they are from a low socioeconomic background regarding the usefulness of the HIV and the TB testing and the government protocols and measures taken to eradicate this disease.

Author Biographies

Jahnavi K., Department of General Medicine, Mallareddy Medical College for Women, Hyderabad, India

Assistant Professer

Department of Medicine

Mallareddy medial college for Women

Leelabati Toppo, Department of General Medicine, Mallareddy Medical College for Women, Hyderabad, India

Associate Professer

Department of Medicine

Mallareddy medial college for Women

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