Authors: Shanta Achanta, Ajay M. V. Kumar, Sharath Burugina Nagaraja, Jyoti Jaju, Srinivas Rao Motta Shamrao, Ramakrishna Uppaluri, Rama Rao Tekumalla, Devesh Gupta, Ashok Kumar, Srinath Satyanarayana, Puneet K. Dewan
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0041378
Abstract Summary
HIV testing of tuberculosis suspects—not just confirmed TB patients—proved highly effective in India, detecting 84 previously undiagnosed cases. With 10% HIV prevalence among suspects and only 26 people needing screening per new case found, this approach offers earlier diagnosis opportunities with minimal staff burden, especially for ages 25-54.
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Study shows HIV testing of TB suspects in India detected many undiagnosed cases efficiently, suggesting earlier screening could improve HIV diagnosis before TB confirmation in high-prevalence areas.
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