scholarly journals Tuberculin sensitivity testing and treatment of latent tuberculosis remains effective for tuberculosis control in human immunodeficiency virus–infected patients in Hong Kong

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ada WC Lin ◽  
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Kenny CW Chan ◽  
WK Chan ◽  
KH Wong
Keyword(s):  
Human Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Hong Kong ◽  
Latent Tuberculosis ◽  
Tuberculosis Control ◽  
Sensitivity Testing ◽  
Tuberculin Sensitivity ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus

scholarly journals Risk Factors for Developing Active Tuberculosis After the Treatment of Latent Tuberculosis in Adults Infected With Human Immunodeficiency Virus

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kojo Amoakwa ◽  
Neil A. Martinson ◽  
Lawrence H. Moulton ◽  
Grace L. Barnes ◽  
Reginah Msandiwa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Human Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Latent Tuberculosis ◽  
Preventive Treatment ◽  
Preventive Therapy ◽  
Active Tuberculosis ◽  
Baseline Viral Load ◽  
Test Size ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Independent Risk Factors

Abstract Tuberculosis is the leading cause of death among adults infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and rates of tuberculosis remain high even after preventive therapy. Among 908 HIV-infected adults in a trial of preventive treatment, we found self-reported alcohol consumption, low baseline CD4 count, high baseline viral load, and tuberculin skin test size >15 mm as independent risk factors for incident tuberculosis.

Unrecognised Human Immunodeficiency Virus Patients in an Emergency Department in Hong Kong: A Report of Four Cases

2005 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 168-177
Author(s):  
KL Mok ◽  
PG Kan
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Department ◽  
Human Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Hong Kong ◽  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Opportunistic Infections ◽  
Hiv Patients ◽  
Accident And Emergency ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
High Index Of Suspicion ◽  
Immunodeficiency Syndrome

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) causes breakdown of the immune system and predisposes patients to various opportunistic infections and neoplasms. However, many patients may not be aware of the HIV infection before the development of their first HIV related complications. We reported four unrecognised HIV patients presenting to our accident and emergency department with common complications of HIV infection and the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Although not as common as in America, emergency physicians in Hong Kong still have to take care of patients with unknown HIV status. The common presentations of HIV patients will be discussed. A high index of suspicion and knowledge of common HIV/AIDS complications are required for managing these patients.

scholarly journals Cyclospora infection in a young woman with human immunodeficiency virus in Hong Kong: a case report

2013 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Owen Tak-yin Tsang ◽  
Richard Wing-cheuk Wong ◽  
Bosco Hoi-shiu Lam ◽  
Jacky Man-chun Chan ◽  
Kay-yan Tsang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Human Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Hong Kong ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Young Woman ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus

scholarly journals Higher Levels of Alcohol Use Are Associated With Latent Tuberculosis Infection in Adults Living With Human Immunodeficiency Virus

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah B Puryear ◽  
Robin Fatch ◽  
Brian Beesiga ◽  
Allen Kekibiina ◽  
Sara Lodi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Human Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Latent Tuberculosis Infection ◽  
Multivariable Analysis ◽  
Latent Tuberculosis ◽  
Tuberculosis Infection ◽  
Hazardous Alcohol Use ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Hazardous Alcohol ◽  
Very High

Abstract We assessed associations between hazardous alcohol use and latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) among adults living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in Uganda. We compared tuberculin skin test positivity across medium, high, and very-high alcohol use levels, classified by AUDIT-C scores. In multivariable analysis, very high use was associated with LTBI (adjusted odds ratio 1.61, 95% confidence interval: 1.03–2.50).

Cost-effectiveness of testing for latent tuberculosis infection in people living with human immunodeficiency virus

AIDS ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol Publish Ahead of Print ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter E. Auguste ◽  
Hema Mistry ◽  
Noel D. McCarthy ◽  
Paul A. Sutcliffe ◽  
Aileen E. Clarke
Keyword(s):  
Human Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Cost Effectiveness ◽  
Latent Tuberculosis Infection ◽  
Latent Tuberculosis ◽  
Tuberculosis Infection ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus
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