Table 1 Performance of the HIV algorithm in identifying those children where antiretroviral treatment (ART) is indicated
ART indicated (n = 76) | Number | % (95% CI) | Number Identified by algorithma | Proportion identified by algorithm % (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Indicated by CD4<20% | 22 | 8.9 (19.0 - 41.2) | 18 | 81.8 (59.4 - 93.3) |
Indicated by WHO clinical stage 3 or 4 | 60 | 78.9 (67.4 - 87.2) | 50 | 83.3 (70.0 - 91.5) |
Total ART indicated | 63 | 82.9 (71.2 - 90.5) | 52 | 82.5 (69.4-90.8) |
ART not indicated by CD4 count or clinical staging | 6 | Â | 1 | Â |
ART not indicated by clinical staging, CD4 not available | 6 | Â | 1 | Â |
   Already on ART | 1 |  | 0 |  |
   Total | 76 |  | 54 | 71.1 (59.5 - 80.4) |