Extrapulmonary tuberculosis and HIV
2011
Comments on Parotid Tuberculosis Case Report
publication
Author Information
Author(s): Zaki Syed Ahmed
Primary Institution: Lokmanya Tilak Municipal General Hospital
Conclusion
HIV testing should be conducted in tuberculosis cases, especially those with extrapulmonary manifestations.
Supporting Evidence
- HIV positive patients are more likely to present with extrapulmonary tuberculosis.
- Extrapulmonary tuberculosis is an AIDS-defining criterion.
- HIV testing is recommended for all tuberculosis patients.
Takeaway
If someone has tuberculosis, especially in places outside the lungs, we should check if they have HIV too.
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