| |
|
Incidence (%) |
| Sex |
Male |
68(52.7) |
| |
Female |
61(47.3) |
| |
Total |
129(100) |
| Age, mean years (Standard Deviation) |
45.9(17.5) |
| Chest X-ray* Lung area |
Unilateral |
56(43.4) |
| |
Bilateral |
71(55.0) |
| Cavity |
Absent |
50(38.8) |
| |
Present |
77(59.7) |
| Extent |
1 |
14(10.9) |
| |
2 |
78(60.5) |
| |
3 |
35(27.1) |
| Grade of smear positivity |
1+ |
14(10.9) |
| |
2+ |
52(40.3) |
| |
3+ |
63(48.8) |
| Duration of cough** |
Less than 2 months |
55(43.3) |
| |
2 months or over |
72(56.7) |
| *Laryngeal tuberculosis; 2 cases, **Unknown duration of cough; 2 cases |
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