Table 2 Diagnostic outcomes of HIV positive TB suspects (n=336)
Outcome | N(%) |
|---|---|
Diagnosed with TB | 123 (36.6) |
Type of TB (n=123) | |
Smear Positive pulmonary TB | 14 (11.4) |
Smear Negative Pulmonary TB | 75 (61.0) |
TB Lymphadenitis | 24 (19.5) |
Other forms of TB | 10 (8.1) |
Positive culture result (n=147)# | 15 (10.2) |
X-ray result consistent with active TB (n=220)# | 77 (35.0) |
WHO stage for co-infected patients | |
III | 89 (72.4) |
IV | 34 (27.6) |
Median diagnostic delay in days (IQR) | 3 (3–4) |
Median number of visits before smear negative TB diagnosis | 2 |