Abstract P154
| Total number of TB patients | HIV negative | HIV positive | Refused testing | known/offered HIV test (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| *24 patients not yet due to be offered the test as completed <2 months of tuberculosis treatment. | ||||
| (i) Jan 2001–April 2003 inclusive | ||||
| Retrospective audit | ||||
| 299 | 46 | 55 (18%) | ? | 34 |
| (ii) Jan 2004–Dec 2004 inclusive | ||||
| Retrospective audit. TB treatment completed in this period | ||||
| 146 | 72 | 17 (12%) | 8 | 66 |
| (iii) Jan 2005 – 27.7.2005 (ongoing) | ||||
| Continuous quality improvement programme | ||||
| 145 | 88 | 18 (12%) | 4 + 4 consider | 94* |