B20.0
HIV and AIDS patients with suspected TB should have one negative sputum TB DNA PCR test (Xpert MTB/RIF) or two negative sputum smears, before sputum is sent for culture.
Advise HIV and AIDS patients to present to a clinic if they develop common TB symptoms:
- active cough (any duration)
- fever
- night sweats
- loss of weight
HIV-infected patients with TB should be treated according to the standard TB treatment protocol.
Medicine interactions may occur with ART. See: Antiretroviral therapy, adults, Opportunistic infections, treatment in children and Tuberculosis.