Incidence and risk factors for HIV-tuberculosis coinfection in the Cologne –Bonn region: a retrospective cohort study

ConclusionOverall, we observed a decline in the incidence density rate (IDR) of HIV/TB coinfections between 2006 and 2017. Patients originating from regions with high incidence bear a higher risk of falling ill with active TB. For PLWH born in Germany, the observed risk of active TB appears to be lower compared to other groups within the cohort. These findings should be considered when developing TB containment and screening strategies for PLWH in low-incidence countries.
Source: Infection - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research