Table 1.
Demographic and clinical characteristics of TB cases enrolled over one year in Tororo, Uganda.
| TB Cases (N=54) | N | % |
|---|---|---|
|
Demographic Characteristics |
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| Age, median (IQR) | 32 (27–42) | |
| Female | 23 | 43 |
| Hospitalized at enrollment | 9 | 17 |
| Single | 13 | 24 |
| Live alone | 11 | 20 |
| Residence in Tororo ≥ 6 months prior to TB diagnosis | 46 | 85 |
|
Clinical Characteristics |
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| AFB smear positive (N=47 with sputum obtained) | 41 | 87 |
| MTB culture positive | 36 | 77 |
| HIV-infected (N=50 accepted HIV testing) | 30 | 60 |
| In HIV care | 24/30 | 80 |
| On antiretroviral therapy at enrollment | 4/30 | 13 |
| New TB Diagnosis | 50 | 93 |
| Prior TB Diagnosis | 4 | 7 |
| Defaulted during past treatment | 3 | |
| Completed prior treatment (recurrent TB) | 1 | |
| Site of TB Involvement | ||
| Pulmonary TB | 48 | 89 |
| Pulmonary & Extrapulmonary TB | 5 | 9 |
| Extrapulmonary TB | 1 | 2 |
| Cough duration, median | 6 weeks | |
| Smoke tobacco | 16 | 30 |
| Any alcohol use | 26 | 48 |
| Diabetes, self-reported | 0 | 0 |
Abbreviations: IQR = interquartile range. AFB = acid-fast bacilli. MTB = Mycobacterium tuberculosis.