Table 4.
History of chronic illnesses (HIV, DM and chronic respiratory problems) and their association with bacteriological confirmed TB (n = 300)
| Chronic illness | Bacteriological confirmed TB | Not bacteriological confirmed | Total | RR (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIV positivea | 4 | 33 | 37 | 2.90 (0.86, 9.76) |
| Diabetes Mellitus | 1 | 37 | 38 | 0.77 (0.09, 5.88) |
| Chronic respiratory problem | 0 | 3 | 3 | N/A |
| None of the above chronic illnesses | 5 | 217 | 222 | 0.35 (0.10, 1.18) |
| Total | 10 | 290 | 300 |
aof the total patients with HIV test result recorded = 198