Intensified or routine case finding for pulmonary tuberculosis among HIV-infected patients: which is better?

ABSTRACT

Background: Intensified strategy includes special attention to the symptoms such as cough [more than two weeks], fever [more than three weeks], night sweats [more than three weeks], and weight loss [more than 3 kg per month]. If any of the above symptoms was positive, in suspected individuals for TB, more assessment should be done. The aim of this study was to compare between intensified and routine case finding for a better case selection method for diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis among HIV-Infected Persons