{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: Presence of tuberculosis symptoms among HIV-positive men who have sex with men (MSM) in Zimbabwe.
{Author}: Mapingure M;Chingombe I;Dzinamarira T;Moyo B;Samba C;Murigo D;Mugurungi O;Mbunge E;Makota RB;Murewanhema G;Musuka G;
{Journal}: AIDS Res Ther
{Volume}: 21
{Issue}: 1
{Year}: 2024 03 28
{Factor}: 2.846
{DOI}: 10.1186/s12981-024-00605-8
{Abstract}: We conducted secondary data analysis using a biobehavioral survey dataset of 1538 MSM from Zimbabwe. Survey participants were screened for the four symptoms suggestive of tuberculosis infection using the WHO TB screening algorithm. Results: All participants experienced at least one symptom suggestive of tuberculosis. 40% of HIV-positive MSM reported having had a cough in the last month and 13% of them experienced unexpected weight loss. The prevalence of experiencing any of the four TB symptoms amongst HIV-positive MSM was 23%. Contribution There is an urgent need for active TB case finding and treatment amongst HIV-positive MSM in Zimbabwe. Clinicians will need to ensure that MSM who need TB testing receive it timeously.