Study of respiratory symptoms among sputum positive

.iIi-'· . (13) Distribution of combined clinical symptoms (Cough, expectoration
and weight loss) among smear +ve and smear -ve cases for AFB.
Smear +ve for AFB Smear -ve for AFB X 2
Comb clinical No(154) % No(32) % 5.47 0.019S.
with 68 44.2 7 23%
without 86 55.8 25 77%
(14) Distribution of combined clinical manifestation (Cough,
expectoration and weight loss) plus typical CXR presentation in
smear +ve and smear -ve cases for AFB.
Combined clinical Smear +ve for AFB Smear -ve for AFB X 2
+ typical CXR
NO 0/0 NO 0/0
Yes 47 30.5 3 9.8% 6.03
No 107 69.5% 29 91.2%
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0.014
(IS) Comparison between smear +ve and smear -ve cases for AFB as
regard presence of combined manifestations ( Cough, Haemptysis,
dyspnea, fever, loss of weight, typical CXR presentation and +ve
tuberculin skin test).
Smear +ve for AFB Smear -ve for AFB X 2
No % No %
Yes 12 7.8% 0 0% 2.67 0.1 NS
No 142 92.2% 32 100%
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