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Diagnostic performance of diagnostic modalities in diagnosis of abdominal TB.
| Diagnostic modality | Findings suggestive of TB n (%) = =100 | Biopsy positive n = 23 | Sensitivity* | Specificity * |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT scan | 47(47) | 10 | 43.5% | 51.9% |
| Colonoscopy | 43(43) | 13 | 56.5% | 61% |
| Stool for GeneXpert | 20(20) | 09 | 39.1% | 85.7% |
*Biopsy and histopathology is used as the reference standard.
