STUDY TO DETECT THE CD4 COUNT AND INCIDENCE OF TUBERCULOSIS AMONG HIV PATIENTS ATTENDING A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL

Abstract

Introduction: Tuberculosis is a public health challenge specially in developing countries like India. The incidence of TB HIV co-infection is gradually increasing. Due to paucity of studies in eastern India regarding the incidence of TB in HIV infected persons this study was conducted.

Materials and Methods: The study is an observational prospective study conducted on 102 HIV positive patients enrolled in ART centre of a tertiary care hospital. After taking consent detailed history and clinical examination with relevant laboratory and radiological investigations were done after fulfilling inclusion and exclusion criteria. Data was entered in excel and analysed with proper statistical methods.

Results: Most of the patients belonged to age group 25-34 years. Most of them had good immune status as per CD4 counts. Most developed pulmonary TB.

Conclusion: There is a strong association between incidence of TB and HIV infection. Early diagnosis and treatment are essential to reduce mortality and morbidity in people living with HIV.

Keywords: Tuberculosis, HIV AIDS, Mantoux test