Pulmonary fungal co-infections in patients with TB-like symptoms Infections and Infestations
Conditions
Interventions
Participants earmarked for the study will be consented to, instructed and guided on the sputum sample collection. Up to three samples will be collected from each participant with a space of 3-4 days.
Sponsors
Mbarara University of Science and Technology
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. HIV/AIDS patients suspected of TB 2. Presenting with TB-like symptoms including a chronic cough that has persisted for more than 3 months 3. Aged 18 years and above 4. TB naive 5. Give consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Critically ill patients, who would delay recruitment due to associated delays in sample collection and consent 2. Diabetics and pregnant women suspected of TB are managed differently according to TB guidelines 3. HIV/AIDs patients with TB-like symptoms but on anti-TB treatment 4. Patients with a known diagnosis
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Incidence of pulmonary fungal infections measured using Prevalence Index at baseline and 18, 30 and 36 months | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Clinical management measured using a diagnostic approach at baseline and 36 months | — |
Countries
Uganda
Contacts
Public ContactHerbert Itabangi
Outcome results
None listed