Table 2.
Clinical Signs and Symptoms of PTB Suspected Cases at Ataye District Hospital from October 2018 to February 2019 (N=423)
| Parameter | MTB Detected No. (%) | MTB Not Detected No. (%) | Total No. (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic Cough | |||
| Yes | 36 (94.74) | 376 (97.66) | 412 (97.4) |
| No | 2 (5.26) | 9 (2.34) | 11 (2.6) |
| Sputum Production | |||
| Yes | 38 (100) | 373 (96.88) | 411 (97.2) |
| No | 0 | 12 (3.12) | 12 (2.8) |
| Night Sweat | |||
| Yes | 37 (97.37) | 358 (92.99) | 395 (93.4) |
| No | 1 (2.63) | 27 (7.01) | 28 (6.6) |
| Fatigue | |||
| Yes | 38 (100) | 375 (97.4) | 413 (97.6) |
| No | 0 | 10 (2.6) | 10 (2.4) |
| Shortness of Breath | |||
| Yes | 38 (100) | 346 (89.87) | 384 (90.8) |
| No | 0 | 39 (10.13) | 39 (9.2) |
| Loss of Appetites | |||
| Yes | 35 (92.11) | 265 (68.83) | 300 (70.9) |
| No | 3 (7.89) | 120 (31.17) | 123 (29.1) |
| Weight Loss | |||
| Yes | 35 (92.11) | 244 (63.38) | 279 (66) |
| No | 3 (7.89) | 141 (36.62) | 144 (34) |
| Chest Pain | |||
| Yes | 35 (92.11) | 267 (69.35) | 302 (71.4) |
| No | 3 (7.89) | 118 (30.65) | 121 (28.6) |
| Fever | |||
| Yes | 29 (76.32) | 238 (61.82) | 267 (63.1) |
| No | 9 (23.68) | 147 (38.18) | 156 (36.9) |
| Duration of Coming at H/F | |||
| After Developing S/S? | |||
| Before 2 wks | 4 (10.53) | 64 (16.62) | 68 (16.1) |
| 2–5 wks | 31 (81.58) | 181 (47.01) | 212 (50.1) |
| >5 wks | 3 (7.89) |
|
143 (33.8) |