| Literature DB >> 9532299 |
E A Anteyi1, J A Idoko, C O Ukoli, C S Bello.
Abstract
A study of determine the seroprevalence rate and clinical presentation of HIV-associated pulmonary tuberculosis was carried out in Jos between October 1990 and September 1991. Out of the 180 newly diagnosed pulmonary tuberculosis patients, 11(6.1%) were confirmed seropositive for HIV-1 and 2. The peak age range for both tuberculosis and HIV infection in both sexes is 20-40 years. The risk of HIV infection was associated with multiple sex partners and blood transfusion. There was no significant difference in the clinical presentation of pulmonary tuberculosis between HIV-seropositive and seronegative patients (P > 0.1). However, diarrhoea, lymphadenopathy and marked weight loss were found to be significantly associated with HIV infection (P < 0.05). The mean lymphocyte count of HIV seropositives was significantly lower than seronegatives (P < 0.01).Entities:
Keywords: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome; Adult; Africa; Africa South Of The Sahara; Age Factors; Demographic Factors; Developing Countries; Diseases; English Speaking Africa; Hiv Infections; Infections; Measurement; Morbidity; Nigeria; Population; Population Characteristics; Prevalence; Research Methodology; Research Report; Signs And Symptoms; Tuberculosis; Urban Population; Viral Diseases; Western Africa
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Year: 1996 PMID： 9532299
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Afr J Med Med Sci ISSN： 0309-3913