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Types of TB identified at selected private health institutions in Amhara National Regional State, 2008/09
| Types of TB | Count (percentage) |
|---|---|
| Smear positive PTB |
337 (29.6) |
| Smear negative PTB |
253 (22.2) |
| Isolated extrapulmonary TB |
500 (43.9) |
| Disseminated TB |
33 (2.9) |
| Unspecified pulmonary TB* |
17 (1.5) |
| Total | 1140 (100)** |
*The smear result of 17 pulmonary TB patients was not documented.
**There are 13 patients whose TB type was not documented.
