TABLE 2.
Reasons for discontinuation of IPT among the HIV-infected children
Reason for discontinuation | Children n (%) |
Developed tuberculosis | 18 (60.0) |
Developed chronic cough | 1 (3.3) |
Adverse drug reactions | 2 (6.7) |
Frequent treatment interruptions | 4 (13.3) |
Transferred to non-IPT site | 1 (3.3) |
Lost to follow-up | 4 (13.3) |
Total | 30 |
IPT = isoniazid preventive therapy; HIV = human immunodeficiency virus.