Disease characteristics in the children with newly diagnosed TB (n = 18)
| Characteristics | Number (%) |
|---|---|
| TB, bacteriological confirmation or definite radiological signs with proof of Mtuberculosis infection; TST, tuberculin skin test. | |
| TST ⩾15 mm in diameter | 17 (94.4) |
| Type of disease on CXR | |
| Elements of the Ghon complex only | 15 (83.4) |
| Parenchymal consolidation (apart from | 1 (5.5) |
| the Ghon focus) | |
| Parenchymal cavities | 2 (11.1) |
| Bacteriological proof (culture positive) | 2 (11.1) |