Impact of HIV Infection on Outcome of Abdominal Tuberculosis
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A prospective study of 120 cases of abdominal tuberculosis presenting as acute or chronic conditions to the surgical services at a general hospital in Mumbai over a period of two years is done. The aim was to find out the modes of presentation and outcome of patients with abdominal tuberculosis. The incidence of immunocompromised status in these patients was studied and their morbidity and mortality as compared to immunocompetent patients with abdominal tuberculosis was analysed.
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