Table 2.
Clinical and radiological features of children diagnosed with active TB (n = 129)
| Characteristic | Number (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Principal symptom/sign of active TB | None | 104 (80.6) |
| Cervical lymphadenopathy | 10 (7.8) | |
| Systemic symptoms only | 5 (3.9) | |
| Cough | 7 (5.4) | |
| Chest pain | 3 (2.3) | |
| Chest radiograph appearance | Hilar/mediastinal lymphadenopathy with parenchymal/bronchial involvement | 107 (82.9) |
| Hilar/mediastinal lymphadenopathy without parenchymal/bronchial involvement | 17 (13.2) | |
| Hilar/mediastinal lymphadenopathy + pleural effusion | 1 (0.8) | |
| Pleural effusion only | 2 (1.6) | |
| Parenchymal involvement only | 2 (1.6) | |
| Response to anti-TB therapy | Good response | 109 (84.5) |
| Not known (lost to follow-up) | 20 (15.5) | |