[Clinical findings and follow-up of 100 each HIV-negative and HIV-positive cases of bacillary pulmonary tuberculosis in Rwanda].
This prospective randomised study compares 100 each HIV negative und HIV positive patients suffering from pulmonary tuberculosis, under hospital conditions. Both groups are similar in respect of age and sex. Tuberculin anergy exists in 24% of the patients of the HIV positive group. Symptomatology and complaints are analogous. HIV positive patients excrete a greater quantity of tuberculosis bacilli. There is no difference between both groups in respect of sputum conversion. The HIV negative group has a comparatively greater number of tuberculous cavities, whereas the positive group has more infiltrations. Radiological regression is more rapid and marked in the HIV-negative group, and weight increase is also superior, plus a definite regression of the sedimentation reaction and correction of anaemias. Drug tolerance is equally good in both groups. There is a difference in respect of social status and profession.
Mühlberger
F
F
Sanatorium Gishari.
Nturanye
F
F
Ladner
J
J
D017088:AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D000328:Adult; D000995:Antitubercular Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003906:Developing Countries; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D018023:HIV Seronegativity; D006679:HIV Seropositivity / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007902:Length of Stay; D008297:Male; D011446:Prospective Studies; D014397:Tuberculosis, Pulmonary / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy*
D000995:Antitubercular Agents
Klinische Befunde und Verlauf von je 100 HIV-negativen und HIV-positiven bazillären Lungentuberkulösen in Ruanda.