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Epidemiology of tuberculosis and HIV coinfections in Singapore, 2000-2014

K Nandar1, L W Ang1, J Tey1

  • 1Ministry of Health, Singapore.

HIV Medicine
|July 5, 2017
PubMed

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In Singapore, 3.3% of tuberculosis patients had HIV coinfection between 2000-2014. Early diagnosis and integrated prevention programs are crucial for managing tuberculosis (TB) and HIV coinfection.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Tuberculosis (TB) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) coinfection presents significant global health challenges.
  • Understanding the epidemiological link between TB and HIV is vital for effective disease control.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence and incidence of TB-HIV coinfection in Singapore.
  • To analyze the temporal relationship between TB and HIV diagnoses in coinfected individuals.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-matching of national TB and HIV registry data from 2000 to 2014.
  • Calculation of coinfection rates and TB incidence among HIV-infected individuals.

Main Results:

  • 3.3% of individuals with TB were coinfected with HIV.
  • TB incidence among individuals with HIV was 1.65 per 100 person-years.
  • 53% of TB-HIV coinfections were diagnosed within one month of each other.

Conclusions:

  • Joint prevention programs are recommended for early diagnosis and treatment of TB-HIV coinfection.
  • Integrated management strategies are essential for improving outcomes in coinfected populations.
Keywords:
HIV infectionsSingaporecoinfectiondemographyregistriestuberculosis

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