From: High incidence of pulmonary tuberculosis in children admitted with severe pneumonia in Uganda
Age group | |||
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Under 1 year | 1 – 5 years | Above 5 years | |
(n=101) | (n=130) | (n=39) | |
Cough > 2 weeks | 34 (29.8%) | 57 (50%) | 23 (20.2%) |
History of weight loss | 49 (33.8%) | 66 (45.5%) | 30 (20.2%) |
Peripheral lymphadenopathy | 11 (22%) | 28 (56%) | 11 (22%) |
History of TB Contact | 11 (22.9%) | 31 (64.6) | 6 (12.5%) |
Previous pneumonia | 26 (24.1%) | 56 (51.9%) | 26 (24.1%) |
Moderate/severe malnutrition | 22 (31.4%) | 37 (52.9%) | 11 (15.7%) |
HIV positive | 12 (29.3%) | 21 (51.2%) | 8 (19.5%) |