HIV and Tuberculosis Co-Infection in a Referral Chest Hospital
Kataria, V.K.; Rosha, D.; Maudar, K.K.
Medical Journal Armed Forces India 56(4): 298-300
2000
ISSN/ISBN: 0377-1237 PMID: 28790746 DOI: 10.1016/s0377-1237(17)30213-7Document Number: 254447
Serving personnel of Armed Forces admitted with tuberculosis between Apr 1996-1999 were evaluated for co-infection of tuberculosis and HIV. Sixty (1.06%) of tuberculosis patients were found to be HIV positive. Initial test was done by spot kits and subsequently confirmed by ELISA on two different samples. Majority of the cases were in sexually active age group 48 (80%). Alcohol and smoking was associated in 80% cases. Thirty six (60%) were sputum smear positive for AFB. Twenty eight (46.7%) gave history of exposure to sex workers. Family members were not available for study. Sero prevalence of HIV in association with tuberculosis is less in Armed Forces compared to civil population.