RESEARCH ARTICLE
Does Hyponatremia have a Value in the Diagnosis of Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis in HIV-1 Infected Patients in Cambodia?
Lut Lynen1, *, Sok Phan2, Suos Prem Prey3, Thai Sopheak2, Joseph Harwell4, Marleen Boelaert1, Olivier Koole1, Robert Colebunders1, 5
Article Information
Identifiers and Pagination:
Year: 2017Volume: 1
First Page: 1
Last Page: 3
Publisher ID: TOIDJ-1-1
DOI: 10.2174/1874279300701010001
Article History:
Received Date: 20/10/2007Revision Received Date: 16/11/2007
Acceptance Date: 18/11/2007
Electronic publication date: 5/3/2017
Collection year: 2007
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Abstract
Hyponatremia is a frequent finding in hospitalised HIV-patients. The diagnosis of extra-pulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB) is difficult in resource-limited settings, causing delays in treatment. In this cross-sectional study based on hospital chart review in a charity hospital in Cambodia we found that hyponatremia (serum sodium ` 134 meq/L) was significantly associated with a diagnosis of EPTB in HIV-positive adults. Our findings suggest that hyponatremia in patients with advanced stage of HIV disease should trigger a diagnostic work-up for EPTB.