Table 5.
Radiological predictors of MDRTB mortality.
| Baseline radiological predictor | Died (n = 13) | Alive (n = 180) | OR (95% CI) | p value (chi-square test) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consolidation (n = 170) | ||||
| Yes | 12 (100%) | 144 (91%) | — | 0.602 |
| No | 0 (0%) | 14 (9%) | ||
| Cavities (n = 170) | ||||
| Yes | 1 (8%) | 48 (30%) | 0.2 (0.03–1.66) | 0.138 |
| No | 11 (92%) | 110 (70%) | ||
| Pleural effusion (n = 170) | ||||
| Yes | 0 (0%) | 9 (6%) | — | 0.999 |
| No | 12 (100%) | 149 (94%) | ||
| Lymphadenopathy (n = 170) | ||||
| Yes | 7 (58%) | 62 (39%) | 2.17 (0.66–7.13) | 0.203 |
| No | 5 (42%) | 9 (661%) |