The Utility of C-reactive Protein Levels and Tb Lam Test as Diagnostic Tools for Tuberculosis among HIV Art Clients, attending Fort Portal Regional -Referral Hospital-Uganda

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Analytical cross-sectional study shows CRP and TB LAM tests improve TB diagnosis in HIV ART clients, suggesting effective strategies.

Use of CRP for diagnosing TB showed a median level of 5 mg/L among participants, indicating potential utility in clinical settings.
The TB LAM test demonstrated moderate sensitivity at 62.3%, but high specificity at 96.4%, confirming its potential as a diagnostic tool.
The study covered 401 HIV-positive individuals on ART, with findings suggesting significant associations with TB LAM test positivity and patient factors.
Advanced HIV stage and education level were associated with TB LAM positivity, highlighting potential targets for improved diagnostic approaches.

Jacob et al. (2025) studied this question.

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