Positive TB test | Confirm TPE (n = 145) |
---|---|
Sputum | |
Smear, AFB positive | 35/127 |
Culture positive for MTB | 72/119 |
Gene-xpert positive | 73/113 |
Total positive tests | 99/145 |
Pleural fluid | |
Smear, AFB positive | 3/137 |
Culture positive for MTB | 52/139 |
Gene-xpert positive | 36/142 |
Total positive tests | 68/145 |