Table 4 Positive microbiological testing
Specimen | Culture positive | Smear positive | PCR positive |
|---|---|---|---|
Gastric aspirate | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Expectorated sputum | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Lymph node aspirate | 3 | 3 | 2 |
Bronchial washings | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Tracheal aspirate | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Lumbar CSF | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Brain biopsy | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Pleural fluid | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Ascitic fluid | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Abscess aspirate | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Stool | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Total | 20 | 8 | 5 |