Abstract
Objectives. This study assessed the outcome of implementing a policy of universal screening of patients with tuberculosis (TB) for HIV infection at a major metropolitan public health TB clinic. Methods. HIV serologic testing was completed on 768 (93%) of 825 eligible patients. Ninety-eight HIV- positive cases (13%) were compared with 670 HIV-negative cases. The presence of adult HIV risk factors was determined by structured interview and review of medical records. Results. One or more HIV risk factors were present in 93% of HIV-positive cases and 42% of HIV-negative cases. Conclusions. The metropolitan TB clinic is well suited for HIV screening, and HIV-antibody testing and counseling should be provided to all TB patients.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 73-75 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | American journal of public health |
Volume | 89 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1999 |