Table 6 Definition of symptoms reported by the patients
From: Low sensitivity of a urine LAM-ELISA in the diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis
Symptoms during 3 months prior to enrolment | Definition |
|---|---|
Cough | Acute or recurrent or persistent, non-remitting act of coughing |
Chest pain | Discomfort or pain felt between the neck and the upper abdomen |
Expectoration | Discharging mucus or other material from the respiratory tract by coughing |
Fever | Subjectively or objectively (≥37.5°C) assessed rise of body temperature |
Body weakness | Generalized lack of strength |
Night sweat | Occurrence of excessive sweating at night, usually during sleep |
Loss of appetite | Decreased appetite despite the body's basic caloric needs |
Haemoptysis | Coughing up blood from the respiratory tract |
Oedema | Swelling of the body due to fluid retention, predominantly in the lower legs and ankles |