Table 4 Basis of diagnosis of TB
Basis of diagnosis n (%) | HIV + (n = 150) | HIV- (n = 155) | Overall (n = 305) |
|---|---|---|---|
Smear/culture + | 70 (46.7) | 120 (77.4) | 190 (62.3) |
PCR + | 4 (2.7) | 1 (0.6) | 5 (1.6) |
Cyto-/Histopathology | 11 (7.3) | 15 (9.7) | 26 (8.5) |
Chemistry (raised fluid ADA levels) | 0 | 1 (0.6) | 1 (0.3) |
Radio-clinical | 65 (43.3) | 18 (11.6) | 83 (27.2) |