Eligibility for and outcome of treatment of latent tuberculosis infection in a cohort of HIV-infected people in Spain.

Background: Previous studies have demonstrated the efficacy of treatment for latent tuberculosis infection (TLTBI) in persons infected with the human immunodeficiency virus, but few studies have investigated the operational aspects of implementing TLTBI in the co-infected population.The study objectives were to describe eligibility for TLTBI as well as treatment prescription, initiation and completion in an HIV-infected Spanish cohort and to investigate factors associated with treatment completion.

Methods: Subjects were prospectively identified between 2000 and 2003 at ten HIV hospital-based clinics in Spain.

[Factors related to non-prescription of tuberculin skin testing in a cohort of HIV-infected people].

Introduction: Tuberculin skin testing (TST) for tuberculosis (TB) is recommended for all patients with HIV infection because of the known relationship between these two conditions. In this report we analyze the incidence and variables associated with non-prescription of TST in a cohort of HIV-infected people.

Patients And Methods: Longitudinal study conducted between 2000 and 2002 at 10 HIV hospital-based clinics.