A Clinical Prediction Score Including Trial of Antibiotics and C-Reactive Protein to Improve the Diagnosis of Tuberculosis in Ambulatory People With HIV.
Tom H BoylesMatilda NdunaThalitha PitsiLesley ScottMatthew P FoxGary MaartensPublished in: Open forum infectious diseases (2020)
In adult PWH seeking care for symptoms suggestive of tuberculosis, lack of response to antibiotics is a strong predictor of disease and is likely to be useful, particularly when access to Ultra is limited. CRP adds value when measured after antibiotics but is of limited value at first visit.
Keyphrases
- hiv aids
- mycobacterium tuberculosis
- antiretroviral therapy
- healthcare
- pulmonary tuberculosis
- hiv infected
- hiv positive
- palliative care
- human immunodeficiency virus
- clinical trial
- hiv testing
- hepatitis c virus
- high resolution
- quality improvement
- men who have sex with men
- emergency department
- phase ii
- adverse drug
- pain management
- young adults
- sleep quality