Effect of HIV Infection and Tuberculosis on Hospitalizations and Cost of Care for Young Adults in the United States, 1985 to 1990

Objective: To evaluate the effect of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and tuberculosis on hospitalizations and the cost of care. Design: National Hospital Discharge Survey, a nationally representative survey of discharges from U.S. nonfederal short-stay hospitals, and statewide billing information. Patients: Patients 1 5 to 44 years of age with a listed diagnosis of HIV infection (n=418 200) or active tuberculosis (n=77 700) during 1985-1990. Results: During 1985-1990, hospitalizations related to HIV infection increased sixfold, from 18 to 102 per 100 000 persons; during 1988-1990, hospitalizations related to tuberculosis increased twofold, from 8 to 16 per 100 000 persons