The prevalence of HIV co-infection in children diagnosed with tuberculosis attending Angau Memorial General Hospital
- Author:
Rosemary Kipalan
1
;
Francesca Failing
1
Author Information
1. Paediatric Unit, Angau Memorial General Hospital
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- From:
Papua New Guinea medical journal
2016;59(1-2):62-64
- CountryPapua New Guinea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) disease and tuberculosis (TB) are among the leading causes of infectious morbidity and mortality worldwide. Globally, an estimated 13% of TB patients are co-infected with HIV, but the co-infection rate is as high as 80% in some Sub-Saharan African countries. Data on HIV and TB co-infection in Papua New Guinea (PNG), especially for children, are lacking. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of HIV co-infection in children with suspected TB at Angau Memorial General Hospital (AMGH) in Lae. In this prospective study, from July to December 2014, 7 (5%) of 150 children diagnosed with TB tested positive for HIV.
