Table 3.
Median serum levels of hs CRP associated with important radiological features in pediatric TB
| Radiological feature | Median levels of serum hs CRP in mg/l (IQR) | p value |
|---|---|---|
| Lung consolidation | ||
| Negative group (n = 35) | 25 (24.47–25.00) | 0.500 |
| Positive group (n = 25) | 25 (23.90–25.00) | |
| Miliary mottling | ||
| Negative group (n = 54) | 25 (24.23–25.00) | 0.193 |
| Positive group (n = 6) | 25 (25.00–25.00) | |
| Pleural effusion | ||
| Negative group (n = 51) | 25 (24.23–25.00) | 0.499 |
| Positive group (n = 9) | 25 (24.73–25.00) | |
| Normal chest x ray | ||
| Negative group (n = 48) | 25 (24.3–25.00) | 0.561 |
| Positive group (n = 12) | 25 (18.04–25.00) | |
| Lymphadenopathy on radiology | ||
| Negative group (n = 48) | 25 (24.47–25.00) | 0.715 |
| Positive group (n = 12) | 25 (22.24–25.00) | |
| Hydrocephalus and enlarged ventricles | ||
| Negative group (n = 52) | 25 (24.47–25.00) | 0.167 |
| Positive group (n = 8) | 24.79 (9.52–25.00) | |