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Diagnostic algorithm and and pattern of TB diagnosis among suspected TB cases in children at public health facilities, Ethiopia
| Algorithm | Childhood PTB, n(%) | No PTB, n (%) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
|
| |||
| Cough > 2 weeks followed by CXR screening, then GeneXpert/AFB smear. | 27(6.2) | 204(56.6) | < 0.0001 |
| Cough < 2 weeks followed by CXR screening, then GeneXpert/smear | 9(2.1) | 159(40.3) | |
| Cough of any duration followed by GeneXpert/ smear | 7(1.5) | 32(8.1) | |
AFB, Acid Fast Bacilli; TB, Tuberculosis; CXR,Chest X-ray
