[Epidemiologic situation of tuberculosis under the influence of HIV in the health area of Ibiza and Formentera (1987-1993)].
OBJECTIVE
To analyse the epidemiology of Tuberculosis and determine the characteristics of patients infected by HIV vs those not infected.


METHODS
A descriptive-retrospective study.


METHODS
Ibiza and Formentera Health Area.


METHODS
268 patients over 16 diagnosed with TB between 7/1/1987 and 12/31/1993.


RESULTS
The highest accumulated annual incidence was detected in 1989 (82.4/100,000 inhabitants), but had decreased considerably by 1993 (42.8/100,000). The proportion of HIV+ cases increased to 37.0% of the total in 1993. 75% of the total were male and 57.5% between 20 and 39 (x = 38.1; SD = 15.4). 63.1% had pulmonary TB, 60.8% producing bacilli, 19.8% were HIV+, of which 47.2% were intravenous drug users and 20.8% homosexuals. There was a 75.4% cure rate, 4.9% who left treatment and 16.1% lost during follow-up.


CONCLUSIONS
During the study period a progressive increase in the proportion of cases with HIV infection was observed. Control and follow-up of Tuberculosis was more difficult in these patients.
Centro de Salud de Es Viver, Unidad de Microbiología, Hospital Can Misses, Ibiza.
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Martínez
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Chumillas
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López
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Sánchez
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Cascales
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Iglesias
D017088:AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections / Q000453:epidemiology*; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D017677:Age Distribution; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013030:Spain / Q000453:epidemiology; D014376:Tuberculosis / Q000453:epidemiology*