Table 1 Clinically suspected cases of tuberculosis for selected locations in Cameroon, and incidence of positive sputum smears
Ecological zones | Regions | Sites | Number of clinically suspected cases | Number of positive sputum smears |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Tropical rainforest zone | Central | Jamot Hospital | 75 | 39 (52%) |
District Hospital of Mbalmayo | 125 | 27 (21.6%) | ||
Catholic health Centre of Mvolyé | 113 | 09 (7.9%) | ||
Subtotal | 309 | 71 (23.9%) | ||
Savannah mosaic zone | West | District Hospital of Djeleng | 130 | 35 (26.9%) |
Regional Hospital of Bafoussam | 209 | 22 (10.5%) | ||
District Hospital of Baleng | 104 | 22 (21.1%) | ||
North-West | Regional Hospital of Bamenda | 220 | 27 (12.2%) | |
Subtotal | 655 | 98 (14.9%) | ||
Total | 964 | 169 (17.5%) | ||