Table 2 Outcome of bacteriological diagnosis for FNA samples taken from 131 children with tuberculous lymphadenitis
Direct smear microscopy | Culture on Löwenstein-Jensen medium | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Positive | Negative | ||
Positive | 39 | 17 | 56 |
Negative | 49 | 24 | 73 |
Total | 88 | 41 | 129* |