Table 1.
Patient characteristics
| Characteristics | HIV-uninfected* | HIV-infected* |
|---|---|---|
| Number of subjects | 517 | 292 |
| Total person years of observation | 1095 | 665 |
| Median duration of follow up in yrs (range) | 2.1(0.2-2.4) | 2.4 (0-2.4) |
| Mean age in yrs at the start of follow-up (SD) | 7.4 (2.7) | 6.0(2.6) |
| Mean CD4 percent at start of follow-up (SD) | N/A | 23%(8.6) |
| Antiretroviral (ART) use during follow-up | ||
| Total person years on ART | N/A | 275 |
| Number of participants on ART at start of follow-up | N/A | 76 (26%) |
| Number of participants initiated on ART during follow-up | N/A | 65 (22%) |
*All HIV-uninfected children were not receiving TS while all HIV-infected children were receiving daily TS