Table 3 Odds of having a positive TB test in the NHLS data (conditional on receiving a TB test) comparing people in the first six months after a HIV test (pre viral suppression) and another laboratory test for those not living with HIV.

From: Tuberculosis testing patterns in South Africa to identify groups that would benefit from increased investigation

 

Received positive TB test result

Odds ratio adjusted for age and sex (95% CI)

Yes

No

Without HIV

59,842

422,797

Ref

Pre viral suppression

172,282

845,582

1.49 (1.47, 1.50)

Female

90,182

673,259

Ref

Male

141,942

595,120

1.79 (1.77, 1.81)

Age (years)

 

1.01 (1.01, 1.01)

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