Table 2.
Radiological findings of pulmonary TB.
| Characteristic | Total number of patients (n = 134) | Early isolation (within 3 days, n = 90) | Delayed isolation (after 3 days, n = 44) | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chest radiograph (n = 134) | ||||
| Diagnosis of TB | 94 (70) | 74 (82) | 20 (45) | <0.001 |
| Active TB | 76 (57) | 66 (73) | 10 (23) | <0.001 |
| Typical findings of TB in adults | 76 (57) | 61 (68) | 15 (34) | <0.001 |
| New disease on follow-up examination | 37 (28) | 25 (28) | 12 (27) | 0.03 |
| Chest CT (n = 122) | ||||
| Active TB | 98 (73) | 76 (84) | 22 (50) | 0.89 |
| Typical findings of TB in adults | 66 (49) | 55 (61) | 11 (25) | 0.001 |
| Airway involvement | 22 (16) | 16 (18) | 6 (14) | 0.59 |
Abbreviations: TB, tuberculosis; CT, computed tomography