Urine lipoarabinomannan for rapid tuberculosis diagnosis in HIV-infected adult outpatients in Khayelitsha.

Bianca Sossen Amanda Ryan Joanna Bielawski Riana Greyling Gillian Matthews Sheetal Hurribunce-James Rene T Goliath Judy Caldwell Graeme Meintjes

Published in: Southern African journal of HIV medicine (2021)

Availability of AlereLAM led to more patients initiating same-day TB treatment. Using both CD4 ≤ 100 and 'seriously ill' criteria gave the greatest yield. Results of this study have informed local policy design.

Keyphrases

hiv infected
end stage renal disease
mycobacterium tuberculosis
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
healthcare
chronic kidney disease
public health
antiretroviral therapy
peritoneal dialysis
mental health
human immunodeficiency virus
drug induced