Table 2 Clinical, radiological and microbiological characteristics of individuals with NTM
Clinical Symptoms: | Number | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
Cough | 489 | 52.98 |
Fever | 324 | 35.10 |
Chest pain | 656 | 71.07 |
Unintentional weight loss | 329 | 35.64 |
Expert radiology reading: | ||
Bronchiectasis | 66 | 7.15 |
Nodules | 203 | 21.99 |
Cavitation | 127 | 13.76 |
Fibrosis | 140 | 15.17 |
Miliary TB | 19 | 2.06 |
Not available | 368 | 39.87 |
Smear: | ||
Positive | 51 | 5.53 |
Negative | 872 | 94.47 |
HIV status: | ||
Positive | 54 | 5.85 |
Negative | 572 | 61.97 |
Not available | 297 | 32.18 |