Prevalence of human immunodeficiency virus infection in children with tuberculosis.
Indian Pediatr
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2004 Jun; 41(6): 595-9
Artículo
en Inglés
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-9734
ABSTRACT
This prospective study was carried out in the pediatric ward and outpatient department of a tertiary care centre to estimate the prevalence of HIV seropositivity in children with tuberculosis. Two hundred and fifty consecutive children below 12 years of age with (pulmonary and extrapulmonary) tuberculosis diagnosed between March 1999 and July 2000 were screened for HIV infection. A patient was labeled as HIV positive if two consecutive ELISA tests were found positive using different antigen/principle. Supplemental western blot test was also done. Parents of seropositive children were also screened for HIV infection and tuberculosis. Total 5 cases were HIV positive giving a seroprevalence of 2%. All the five patients had disseminated tuberculosis. We suggest regular screening of children with disseminated/miliary tuberculosis for HIV co-infection.
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IMSEAR (Asia Sudoriental)
Asunto principal:
Tuberculosis
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Femenino
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Recién Nacido
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Infecciones por VIH
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Seroprevalencia de VIH
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Niño
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Preescolar
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Infecciones Oportunistas Relacionadas con el SIDA
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio observacional
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Estudio de prevalencia
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Factores de riesgo
País/Región como asunto:
Asia
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Indian Pediatr
Año:
2004
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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