Table 1 Characteristic triad for the diagnosis of tubercolosis

1) Hystory of recent contact with Tubercolosis

2) Positive Mantoux and/or IGRA (Interferon Gamma Release Assay)

3) Signs and symptoms typical of TB and/or. Suggestive radiologic patterns

persistent fever, unremitting cough, night sweats, fatigue, weight loss, hemoptysis, chest pain consolidations, pleural effusion, cavitation, miliary pattern, hilar adenopathy with or without airway compression