Table 2.
Clinical and laboratory characteristics of prevalent TB cases (n = 9)
| Case number | TB symptoms | TB contact | TST ≥10 mm | CXR abnormalities present | Smear positive | Culture positive | Case determination criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Smear and culture |
| 2. |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Smear and culture |
| 3. |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Smear and culture |
| 4. |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Smear and culture |
| 5. |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Smear and culture |
| 6. |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Smear and culture |
| 7. |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Culture only |
| 8. |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Smear and culture |
| 9. *** |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
Clinical diagnosis |
| Total | 6 | 5 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
*** HIV positive participant.
Abbreviation: Key: TB Tuberculosis, TST Tuberculin Skin Test, CXR Chest X-Ray.