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Comparison of type of positive results for Ziehl-Neelsen method and fluorescent method*
| Result | Ziehl-Neelsen method, no. (%) | Fluorescent method, no. (%) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scanty (1–19 AFB/length) | 16 (19.3) | 31 (31) | 0.10 |
| 1+ (20–199 AFB/length) | 38 (45.8) | 36 (36) | 0.23 |
| 2+ (5–50 AFB/field) | 7 (8.4) | 8 (8) | 1 |
| 3+ (> 50 AFB/field) | 22 (26.5) | 25 (25) | 0.95 |
| Total | 83 (100) | 100 (100) |
AFB = acid-fast bacilli.
