TB, HIV and AIDS

B20.0

People living with HIV (PLHIV) with suspected TB should have one negative sputum TB-NAAT test or two negative sputum smears, before sputum is sent for culture.

• Advise PLHIV to present to a clinic if they develop common TB symptoms:
  • Active cough (any duration)
  • Fever
  • Night sweats
  • Loss of weight
• PLHIV with concomitant TB should be treated according to the standard TB treatment protocol
• Medicine interactions may occur with ART (See: Antiretroviral therapy, adults and adolescents (10-19 years old); Opportunistic infections, treatment in children )

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Standard Treatment Guidelines and Essential Medicines List for South Africa, Primary Healthcare, 2020-4-Version 1.0_16 September 2024

Chapter 17: Respiratory Conditions_17.4 Pulmonary Tuberculosis (TB)_17.4.3 TB, HIV and AIDS