Table 2.
Abnormal chest ultrasound and chest X‐ray findings by TB category
| Abnormal ultrasound a | Abnormal CXR b | Abnormal CXR or ultrasound | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| n/N (%) | n/N (%) | n/N (%) | Ultrasound vs CXR | |
| Total | 114/159 (72) | 89/159 (56) | 130/159 (82) | <.001 |
| Confirmed PTB | 30/36 (83) | 22/36 (61) | 32/36 (89) | .021 |
| Unconfirmed PTB | 49/73 (67) | 37/73 (51) | 55/73 (75) | <.001 |
| Unlikely PTB | 36/50 (72) | 30/50 (60) | 44/50 (88) | .201 |
Abbreviations: CXR, chest X‐ray; n, number of children with abnormal finding; N, number of children investigated; PTB, pulmonary tuberculosis.
a
Abnormal CXR means: consolidation, pleural effusion, or enlarged mediastinal lymph nodes detected.
b
Abnormal chest ultrasound means: consolidation ≥0.5 cm, pleural effusion, or enlarged mediastinal lymph nodes detected.