Table 1.
Patient characteristics
| Characteristic | Patients (N = 16) |
|---|---|
| Patient age (years) | |
| Median age (IQR) | 5.05 |
| Mean years ± SD | 4.42 ± 3.04 |
| Range | 3 weeks to 11 years |
| Ratio of males to females | 12:4 |
| Stegen and Toledo score | |
| Mean Stegen Toledo score ± SD | 7.44 ± 2.28 |
| Score of ≥ 7 (highly probable tuberculosis) | 11 (69%) |
| Range | 5–13 (probable to highly- probable tuberculosis) |
| Tuberculin skin test positive (≥ 10 mm) | 14 (88%) |
| Cough > 2 weeks | 6 (38%) |
| Suspect radiograph | 11 (69%) |
| Pulmonary infiltrate on radiograph | 2 (13%) |
| Contact with adult tuberculosis patient | 14 (88%) |
The distribution of the patient population is shown, characterizing demographics and clinical Stegen and Toledo score and its respective components.