Clinical and Epidemiological Characteristics of COVID-19 in Persons Living with HIV Complicated by Tuberculosis

Relevance. At present, three infections – HIV infection, tuberculosis, and COVID-19 - are spreading simultaneously in the world. Of great practical importance is assessment of clinical epidemiological features HIV-infected patients with COVID-19. Aim. To study risk disease identify population infection complicated by tuberculosis comparison without these diseases. Materials methods. Since 13.03.2020 31.12.2021 Kemerovo Region-Kuzbass, a continuous prospective analytical case-control type was performed. those COVID-19, two observation groups were formed: group I (HIV +), II (HIV/TB) III (persons either or tuberculosis). All underwent: determination SARS-CoV-2 RNA, standard examination methods accordance temporary methodological recommendations «Prevention, diagnosis treatment new coronavirus (COVID-19)», relevant at time treatment. Results. The incidence among exceeded 14%. There no gender differences between +) groups. In group, 1.26 times higher women compared to men. co-infection predominantly mild. Viral pneumonia developed 1.86 less often, oxygenotherapy required only 18.75% cases, which 2.5 lower than 2.47 (III). labeled pairs, symptoms all occurred same frequency. Metabolic disorders evident Co-infected had levels D-dimer, ESR, total bilirubin. Conclusion. Active people factor that increases affecting severity infectious process.