Relation between smear positivity and imaging findings in children with pulmonary tuberculosis

Conclusion We found an association between cavity, tree-in-bud, and upper lobe nodular infiltration, and smear positivity in children with TB. Furthermore, we also found an association between lymphadenopathy and collapse in the negative smear group. Moreover, the positive smear group had radiologic manifestation of postprimary TB, whereas the negative smear group had primary TB manifestation.
Source: International Journal of Mycobacteriology - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research