Table 1.
Demographic and clinical characteristics of TB patients.
| Characteristics | PTB (n = 62) | EPTB (n = 67) | TC (n = 39) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | |||
| [IQR: Median (range) in years] | 29.5 (21.75–41.25) | 25 (18–34) | 23 (17–30) |
| 0–14 | 03 | 07 | 06 |
| 15–45 | 46 | 50 | 30 |
| >45 | 13 | 10 | 03 |
| Male/Female | 47/15 | 25/42 | 19/20 |
| Relapse cases | 15 | 15 | NA |
| History of TB contact | 05 | 10 | 04 |
| Any comorbidity | 04 | 03 | 02 |
| TB category | Number | IS6110 PCR | Sensitivity (95%CI) |
| Pulmonary: | |||
| Smear positive | 36 | 35 | 97.22 (85.47–99.93) |
| Smear negative | 26 | 20 | 76.92 (56.35–91.03) |
| Extra-pulmonary: | |||
| Lymph node | 34 | 25 | 73.53 (55.64–87.12) |
| Cervical lymphadenopathy | 27 | 21 | |
| Mediastinal | 02 | 02 | |
| Others | 05 | 02 | |
| Abdominal | 15 | 10 | 66.67 (38.38–88.18) |
| Mesenteric | 06 | 06 | |
| Intestinal | 02 | 02 | |
| Ascites | 07 | 02 | |
| Pleural Effusion | 16 | 09 | 56.25 (29.88–80.25) |
| Ocular | 01 | 01 | 100 (2.50–100.00) |
| Uterus | 01 | 01 | 100 (2.50–100.00) |
PTB: Pulmonary tuberculosis, IQR: Interquartile range
EPTB: Extrapulmonary tuberculosis, CI: Confidence Interval
TC: Treatment complete.