Table 1. Epidemiological aspects, case definition and stage of TBM on admission.
| Children (n = 77) n (%) | Adults (n = 127) n (%) | Total (n = 204) n (%) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Case definition | ||||
| Definite diagnosis | 24 (31) | 25 (20) | 49 (24) | 0.043 |
| Probable TBM | 26 (34) | 35 (28) | 61 (30) | > 0.05 |
| Possible TBM | 27 (35) | 70 (55) | 97 (48) | 0.044 |
| Stage | ||||
| Stage 1 | 20 (26) | 10 (8) | 30 (15) | 0.00012 |
| Stage 2 | 40 (52) | 87 (68) | 127 (62) | 0.039 |
| Stage 3 | 17 (22) | 30 (24) | 47 (23) | > 0.05 |
| Epidemiological aspects | ||||
| Contact with TB | 23 (30) | 16 (13) | 39 (19) | 0.0007 |
| History of TB | 3(4) | 32 (25) | 35 (17) | 0.0002 |
| Poverty | 15(19) | 18(14) | 33 (16) | > 0.05 |
| Chronic disease | 4(5) | 32(25) | 36 (18) | 0.0008 |
Data are presented as n (%)