Table 3 Proportions of negative cases (conversion rates) after different durations of treatment according to HIV status
Type of test | Duration of treatment (weeks) | HIV positive % (n/N) | HIV negative % (n/N) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Zeihl Neelsen smear | ||||
2 | 72.8(107/147) | 63.3(197/311) | 0.0457 | |
8 | 98.6(139/141) | 97.0(295/304) | 0.52 | |
12 | 99.3(140/141) | 98.0(298/304) | 0.56 | |
20 | 99.3(140/141) | 99.0(301/304) | 0.80 | |
Fluorescence | 2 | 72.8(107/147) | 63.2(196/310) | 0.0433 |
8 | 98.6(139/141) | 97.0(294/303) | 0.51 | |
12 | 99.3(140/141) | 98.0(297/303) | 0.55 | |
20 | 99.3(140/141) | 99.0(300/303) | 0.80 | |
Culture | 2 | 59.4(85/143) | 51.8(156/301) | 0.13 |
8 | 95.7(134/140) | 92.5(272/294) | 0.21 | |
12 | 98.6(137/139) | 97.3(285/293) | 0.62 | |
20 | 100(138/138) | 98.6(289/293) | 0.40 |