Table 2 The results of the diagnostic methods in whole group.
From: Clinical presentation of abdominal tuberculosis in HIV seronegative adults
ESR (mm/h) | 68 ± 24 |
|---|---|
CRP (mg/L) | 53 ± 39 |
WBC (/mm3 × 1000) | 9.2 ± 3.6 |
Hct % | 32.3 ± 5.2 |
Hb (g/dL) | 10.6 ± 1.9 |
Chest X-ray % | Â |
Active lesion | 24 (27.3%) |
Lesion consistent with prior TB | 15 (17%) |
Normal | 49 (55.7%) |
AFB positivity in sputum % | 11 (12.6%) |
Lesion frequency in abdominal plain graphs % | 21 (23.9%) |
Abdominal US abnormality* | 78 (88.6%) |