HIV in TB Patients

The primary impact of HIV on TB is that the risk of developing TB becomes higher in patients with HIV. Overall, HIV-infected persons have an approximately 8-times greater risk of TB than persons without HIV infection. 

Screen TB PLHIV patients for symptoms of TB and HIV

Figure: Screening steps for TB - HIV patients

Treatment for TB HIV Patients​

• All TB patients who have been diagnosed and registered under NTEP should be referred for screening for HIV.
• Referral of TB patients for screening for HIV and its recording & reporting is the responsibility of the Peripheral Health Institutions(PHI) where TB treatment is initiated.
• TB patients diagnosed with HIV will receive the same duration of TB treatment with daily regimen as non-HIV TB patients.
• TB patients must be referred to the nearest ART(Anti - Retroviral Treatment) centre for management of HIV.