Incidence of Tuberculosis among Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) patients attending General Hospital Bajoga

Abstract

Incidence of tuberculosis (TB) among patients attending Voluntary counseling and Testing (VCT) clinic at General Hospital Bajoga was determine in order to provide data on the disease burden and suggest ways on controlling the infection if present. A total of 304 HIV sero-positive patients from January to June 2013 were screened for TB. The study revealed 98 (32.2%) were TB positive, of which 63 (64%) were males, while 35 (36%) were females. The highest incidence rate of 47 was seen in the 16-35years age group, followed by 44 observed in the above 35years age group. The less than 15 years age group has the least incidence rate of 7. Retrospective studies conducted from 2010-2012 also revealed a prevalence rate of 52 (15.1%) in 2010, 24 (5.6%) in 2011 and 31 (7.1%).