Table 3. Common opportunistic infections during follow-up in adults living with HIV on ART at Debre Markos Comprehensive Specialized, Northwest Ethiopia, 2021.
Common OIs | Frequency (n) | Percentage (%) |
---|---|---|
Tuberculosis | 42 | 15.0 |
Sexual transmitted infections | 39 | 14.4 |
Bacterial pneumonia | 32 | 11.8 |
Diarrhea | 30 | 11.1 |
Herpes zoster | 30 | 11.1 |
Oral candidiasis | 22 | 8.1 |
Meningitis | 21 | 7.7 |
Upper respiratory infections | 10 | 3.7 |
Cryptococcosis | 8 | 3.0 |
Skin rash | 7 | 2.6 |
Pneumocystis pneumonia | 4 | 1.5 |
Others | 26 | 9.6 |
Others included CNS toxoplasmosis, intestinal parasites, and urinary tract infections.