Table 4.
Basis of diagnosis of TB
| Basis of diagnosis n (%) | HIV + (n = 150) | HIV- (n = 155) | Overall (n = 305) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Smear/culture+ |
70 (46.7) |
120 (77.4) |
190 (62.3) |
|
PCR+ |
4 (2.7) |
1 (0.6) |
5 (1.6) |
|
Cyto-/Histopathology |
11 (7.3) |
15 (9.7) |
26 (8.5) |
|
Chemistry (raised fluid ADA levels) |
0 |
1 (0.6) |
1 (0.3) |
| Radio-clinical | 65 (43.3) | 18 (11.6) | 83 (27.2) |
+ Constitute definitive diagnosis.
N.B. in case of more than one diagnostic criterion being suggestive of TB, that with highest value was taken, in the order: smear/culture > PCR > cyto-/histopathology > chemistry > radio-clinical.