Table 1 Performance of the both specimens using TB assays in detection of pediatric pulmonary TB
From: Comparison of bronchial brushing and sputum in detection of pediatric pulmonary tuberculosis
| Â | Sensitivity (95 % CI) | Specificity (95 % CI) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Â | Bronchial brushing | Sputum | Bronchial brushing | Sputum |
AFB smear | 29.6 % (15.9–48.5 %) | 33.3 % (18.6–52.2 %) | 100 % (86.2–100 %) | 100 % (86.2–100 %) |
Mycobacterial cutlrue | 37.0 % (21.5–55.8 %) | 44.4 % (27.6–62.7 %) | 100 % (86.2–100 %) | 100 % (86.2–100 %) |
Real–time PCR | 33.3 % (18.6–52.2 %) | 33.3 % (18.6–52.2 %) | 91.7 % (74.2–97.7 %) | 100 % (86.2–100 %) |
Combination | 48.2 % (30.7–66.0 %) | 55.6 % (37.3–72.4 %) | 100 % (86.2–100 %) | 100 % (86.2–100 %) |