ROLE OF HIV-INFECTION IN EPIDEMIOLOGY OF TUBERCULOSIS OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM IN ODESSA REGION

In tuberculosis and HIV-infection deteriorated situation in Ukrainе the incidence of tuberculosis of the nervous system is increased. Retrospective analysis of patients history cases with tuberculosis of the nervous system in Odessa region from 2000 to 2005 testifies to the increase of its incidence from 1 case in 2000 till 42 — in 2005.

Tuberculosis of the nervous system combined with HIV-infection took place in 80 % of patients and had more severe clinical course with meningoencephalitis development.