Document 2291
 DOCN  M94A2291
 TI    HIV infection in cases of tuberculosis (an Indian profile).
 DT    9412
 AU    Das PK; Das S
 SO    Int Conf AIDS. 1994 Aug 7-12;10(1):338 (abstract no. PC0286). Unique
       Identifier : AIDSLINE ICA10/94370284
 AB    OBJECTIVE: It is well known that HIV infection in cases of tuberculosis
       is gradually rising in Tropical Countries. The objective of this study
       is to analyse the reported cases from India whether this incidence is
       shared equally or not in different parts of this country. METHODS: From
       the documented and published cases from India so far made by different
       workers in this field the data have been analysed dividing India into
       four geographical zones namely Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western.
       RESULTS: The incidence of HIV infection has been observed to vary
       considerably. In Western part it is maximum (5.6%), next in order is
       Southern part (2.3%). The incidence is at its lowest (< 1%) in Northern
       and Eastern parts of India. DISCUSSION: Increased incidence of HIV
       infection in tuberculosis patients varies considerably in different
       geographical zones of India. However in all the areas the incidence of
       HIV infection in cases of tuberculosis is almost double (2.19%) in
       comparison to its incidence in general population. Further study is
       required to probe deeply into its cause if any.
 DE    AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections/*EPIDEMIOLOGY  *Developing
       Countries  Human  HIV Infections/*EPIDEMIOLOGY  HIV Seroprevalence
       India/EPIDEMIOLOGY  Tuberculosis, Pulmonary/*EPIDEMIOLOGY  MEETING
       ABSTRACT

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