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Approach to diagnosis<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n"},"subContentId":"dfa88f57-6f34-4459-80f2-cf991ab9aa8b","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"alwaysDisplayComments":false,"backgroundOpacity":0,"displayAsButton":false,"buttonSize":"big","goToSlideType":"specified","invisible":false,"solution":""},{"x":5.443790849673203,"y":19.47781857451404,"width":89.32461873638344,"height":75.5939524838013,"action":{"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","params":{"text":"

All cases of presumptive spinal TB should undergo:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n

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Blood tests: CBC, ESR, CRP, HIV serology<\/li>\n\t
Mantoux<\/li>\n\t
Imaging<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
a) X-ray of affected segment in AP and lateral views
\n b) Chest X-ray for coexisting pulmonary TB
\n c) Cross sectional imaging (CE-MRI> non contrast MRI. If not available, CECT) <\/p>\n\n
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Microbiological: Microscopy, Culture, CBNAAT<\/li>\n\t
Histopathology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"subContentId":"f80be21c-ab48-48d7-9036-026e5b5f0607","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"alwaysDisplayComments":false,"backgroundOpacity":0,"displayAsButton":false,"buttonSize":"big","goToSlideType":"specified","invisible":false,"solution":""}],"slideBackgroundSelector":{}},{"elements":[{"x":5.446623093681917,"y":6.479481641468682,"width":25.05446623093682,"height":8.639308855291576,"action":{"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","params":{"text":"
Diagnostic Approach<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n"},"metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"},"subContentId":"2e9c6e18-a21c-478b-8f7e-8b589aac99a0"},"alwaysDisplayComments":false,"backgroundOpacity":0,"displayAsButton":false,"buttonSize":"big","goToSlideType":"specified","invisible":false,"solution":""},{"x":29.411764705882355,"y":23.758099352051836,"width":39.21568627450981,"height":63.49892008639309,"action":{"library":"H5P.Image 1.1","params":{"decorative":false,"contentName":"Image","file":{"path":"images\/file-649f1201f0ac5.png","mime":"image\/png","copyright":{"license":"U"},"width":593,"height":488}},"subContentId":"51a49b4b-a3d4-4646-8037-c1a913f7b9c8","metadata":{"contentType":"Image","license":"U","title":"Untitled Image"}},"alwaysDisplayComments":false,"backgroundOpacity":0,"displayAsButton":false,"buttonSize":"big","goToSlideType":"specified","invisible":false,"solution":""},{"x":33.769063180827885,"y":17.278617710583152,"width":37.03703703703704,"height":6.479481641468682,"action":{"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","params":{"text":"
Clinical suspicion including risk factors<\/span><\/p>\n"},"subContentId":"da92e5aa-0fb3-424f-888b-b834ef7b145c","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"alwaysDisplayComments":false,"backgroundOpacity":0,"displayAsButton":false,"buttonSize":"big","goToSlideType":"specified","invisible":false,"solution":""},{"x":19.607843137254903,"y":84.23326133909288,"width":9.803921568627452,"height":6.479481641468682,"action":{"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","params":{"text":"
Imaging <\/span><\/p>\n"},"metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"},"subContentId":"249ff00e-391a-46b6-a674-67d60075b6e6"},"alwaysDisplayComments":false,"backgroundOpacity":0,"displayAsButton":false,"buttonSize":"big","goToSlideType":"specified","invisible":false,"solution":""},{"x":70.80610021786492,"y":84.23326133909288,"width":14.161220043572985,"height":6.479481641468682,"action":{"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","params":{"text":"
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Diagnosis should be sought prior to treatment <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n"},"metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"},"subContentId":"294363a4-b74c-4d7e-9e75-5d5379ba86ed"},"alwaysDisplayComments":false,"backgroundOpacity":0,"displayAsButton":false,"buttonSize":"big","goToSlideType":"specified","invisible":false,"solution":""},{"x":5.446623093681917,"y":15.11879049676026,"width":88.23529411764706,"height":60.47516198704104,"action":{"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","params":{"text":"
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Tissue diagnosis (from spinal column or cold abscess) should be confirmed in an ideal and resource-rich setting \u2013 however, due to the high burden of spinal TB, in the presence of appropriate clinical setting and suggestive MRI, patient can be diagnosed as spinal TB and treated.<\/p>\n\t<\/li>\n\t
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Guided biopsy (CT guided or C arm guided) is the preferred procedure to access tissue<\/p>\n\t<\/li>\n\t
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CT or C-arm guided biopsy-> if inconclusive, may be followed by open biopsy to establish diagnosis<\/p>\n\t<\/li>\n\t
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With treatment of probable TB cases, diagnosis of metastatic disease\/ pyogenic infection may be delayed awaiting response to ATT.<\/p>\n\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"subContentId":"559764fb-d53a-4e0a-b6a6-9d03bc049112","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"alwaysDisplayComments":false,"backgroundOpacity":0,"displayAsButton":false,"buttonSize":"big","goToSlideType":"specified","invisible":false,"solution":""}],"slideBackgroundSelector":{}},{"elements":[{"x":4.3544662309368185,"y":8.656177105831533,"width":59.912854030501094,"height":12.958963282937365,"action":{"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","params":{"text":"
A. Diagnostic Algorithm for presumptive Spinal TB<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n"},"subContentId":"86579639-f0aa-451e-82a8-0eeb961752a1","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"alwaysDisplayComments":false,"backgroundOpacity":0,"displayAsButton":false,"buttonSize":"big","goToSlideType":"specified","invisible":false,"solution":""},{"x":15.250544662309368,"y":17.278617710583152,"width":68.51851851851852,"height":80.56155507559396,"action":{"library":"H5P.Image 1.1","params":{"decorative":false,"contentName":"Image","file":{"path":"images\/file-64a1342ad72b6.png","mime":"image\/png","copyright":{"license":"U"},"width":1530,"height":913}},"subContentId":"22834687-a687-44ce-9b8f-5952ec5570c8","metadata":{"contentType":"Image","license":"U","title":"Untitled Image"}},"alwaysDisplayComments":false,"backgroundOpacity":0,"displayAsButton":false,"buttonSize":"big","goToSlideType":"specified","invisible":false,"solution":""}],"slideBackgroundSelector":{}},{"elements":[{"x":9.803921568627452,"y":19.43844492440605,"width":78.43137254901961,"height":78.40172786177106,"action":{"library":"H5P.Image 1.1","params":{"decorative":false,"contentName":"Image","file":{"path":"images\/file-64a1344de99db.png","mime":"image\/png","copyright":{"license":"U"},"width":1644,"height":833}},"subContentId":"d104809d-41af-41d9-acf2-380794b46c57","metadata":{"contentType":"Image","license":"U","title":"Untitled Image"}},"alwaysDisplayComments":false,"backgroundOpacity":0,"displayAsButton":false,"buttonSize":"big","goToSlideType":"specified","invisible":false,"solution":""},{"x":5.446623093681917,"y":4.319654427645788,"width":90.41394335511983,"height":15.11879049676026,"action":{"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","params":{"text":"
Clinico-radiological features along with either of positive CBNAAT, culture or histopathology suggestive of TB
\n# If CBNAAT positive and sensitive to Rifampicin, or diagnosis based on ZN stain or histopathology- treat as drug sensitive TB with 2(HRZE) and 10 (HR) which may be extended. If CBNAAT resistant to Rifampicin, treat according to drug resistant TB.<\/span><\/p>\n"},"metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"},"subContentId":"6f9292d9-796a-41b3-a26f-46c4b3ae25b2"},"alwaysDisplayComments":false,"backgroundOpacity":0,"displayAsButton":false,"buttonSize":"big","goToSlideType":"specified","invisible":false,"solution":""}],"slideBackgroundSelector":{}},{"elements":[{"x":4.3544662309368185,"y":8.656177105831533,"width":59.912854030501094,"height":12.958963282937365,"action":{"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","params":{"text":"
B. Radiological Features of Spinal TB<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n"},"subContentId":"7b0bdf72-e699-4af0-8532-aafa411e9daf","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"alwaysDisplayComments":false,"backgroundOpacity":0,"displayAsButton":false,"buttonSize":"big","goToSlideType":"specified","invisible":false,"solution":""},{"x":6.5359477124183005,"y":19.43844492440605,"width":89.32461873638344,"height":66.95464362850971,"action":{"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","params":{"text":"
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Poor sensitivity (~15-30%)<\/p>\n\t<\/li>\n\t
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Demonstrates:
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Paraspinal shadow (abscess)<\/p>\n\t<\/li>\n\t
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Quite useful for follow up \u2013 ease of cost, accessibility; especially in early post-operative phase<\/p>\n\t<\/li>\n\t
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If spinal TB diagnosed by MRI or CT, perform an X-ray to establish baseline for subsequent follow up visits.<\/p>\n\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"subContentId":"afffb409-2524-4712-b815-0c0a29de6915","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"alwaysDisplayComments":false,"backgroundOpacity":0,"displayAsButton":false,"buttonSize":"big","goToSlideType":"specified","invisible":false,"solution":""},{"x":6.5359477124183005,"y":15.11879049676026,"width":7.625272331154684,"height":6.479481641468682,"action":{"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","params":{"text":"
XRAY<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n"},"subContentId":"dfa0d867-d864-46e6-8412-527839bd1e9c","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"alwaysDisplayComments":false,"backgroundOpacity":0,"displayAsButton":false,"buttonSize":"big","goToSlideType":"specified","invisible":false,"solution":""}],"slideBackgroundSelector":{}},{"elements":[{"x":4.3544662309368185,"y":8.656177105831533,"width":27.233115468409586,"height":12.958963282937365,"action":{"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","params":{"text":"
Contrast Enhanced CT Scan<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n"},"subContentId":"db56259f-98fa-4a1f-a355-ebe5c87c7cb0","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"alwaysDisplayComments":false,"backgroundOpacity":0,"displayAsButton":false,"buttonSize":"big","goToSlideType":"specified","invisible":false,"solution":""},{"x":4.3544662309368185,"y":12.981468682505398,"width":90.41394335511983,"height":84.23326133909288,"action":{"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","params":{"text":"
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To be used if MRI is not available<\/p>\n\t<\/li>\n\t
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Features that can be seen:<\/p>\n\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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Early stages of infection: bony erosions or osseous destruction may be subtle<\/p>\n\t<\/li>\n\t
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Chronic stages of infection: extensive osseous destruction, sequestrum formation and marked heterotopic bone formation.<\/p>\n\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"subContentId":"7c2bdd9b-59b7-4fc4-80dc-a3fe15dab627","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"alwaysDisplayComments":false,"backgroundOpacity":0,"displayAsButton":false,"buttonSize":"big","goToSlideType":"specified","invisible":false,"solution":""}],"slideBackgroundSelector":{}},{"elements":[{"x":4.357298474945534,"y":6.479481641468682,"width":27.233115468409586,"height":12.958963282937365,"action":{"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","params":{"text":"
Contrast Enhanced MRI <\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n"},"subContentId":"8bf4cded-e6c7-4183-bec7-c60fd0435ed6","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"alwaysDisplayComments":false,"backgroundOpacity":0,"displayAsButton":false,"buttonSize":"big","goToSlideType":"specified","invisible":false,"solution":""},{"x":4.3544662309368185,"y":12.981468682505398,"width":90.41394335511983,"height":84.23326133909288,"action":{"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","params":{"text":"
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To be used if MRI is not available<\/p>\n\t<\/li>\n\t
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Early stages of infection: bony erosions or osseous destruction may be subtle<\/p>\n\t<\/li>\n\t
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Chronic stages of infection: extensive osseous destruction, sequestrum formation and marked heterotopic bone formation.<\/p>\n\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"subContentId":"357fdc25-b7d6-4c32-857a-90d94f057dcc","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"alwaysDisplayComments":false,"backgroundOpacity":0,"displayAsButton":false,"buttonSize":"big","goToSlideType":"specified","invisible":false,"solution":""}],"slideBackgroundSelector":{}},{"elements":[{"x":4.3544662309368185,"y":6.485097192224622,"width":19.607843137254903,"height":12.958963282937365,"action":{"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","params":{"text":"
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C. Microbiological Diagnosis of Spinal TB <\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n"},"subContentId":"c83d4e6b-c987-4717-ae2c-e1acc949a38f","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"alwaysDisplayComments":false,"backgroundOpacity":0,"displayAsButton":false,"buttonSize":"big","goToSlideType":"specified","invisible":false,"solution":""},{"x":44.66230936819172,"y":88.55291576673866,"width":53.37690631808279,"height":8.639308855291576,"action":{"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","params":{"text":"
Joo E-J et al. Diagnostic yield of computed tomography-guided bone biopsy and clinical outcomes of tuberculous and pyogenic spondylitis. Korean J Intern Med. 2016 <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n"},"subContentId":"a811e8ea-03fc-4670-9f4a-070c61ba37a2","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"alwaysDisplayComments":false,"backgroundOpacity":0,"displayAsButton":false,"buttonSize":"big","goToSlideType":"specified","invisible":false,"solution":""},{"x":4.357298474945534,"y":17.278617710583152,"width":91.50326797385621,"height":69.11447084233261,"action":{"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","params":{"text":"
Sample Collection <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n
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Percutaneous biopsy under CT guidance reduces the need for open biopsy, but this may still be required in some cases, particularly where imaging results are atypical for spinal TB and the diagnosis is uncertain. <\/p>\n\t<\/li>\n\t
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For CT guided biopsy: Diagnostic yields of TB spondylitis (61%) is higher than pyogenic spondylitis. (33%)<\/p>\n\t<\/li>\n\t
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Pus from cold para-spinal\/psoas and other abscess can be drained under ultrasound or CT guidance for diagnostic evaluation.<\/p>\n\t<\/li>\n\t
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If clinical and radiological features are highly compatible with the diagnosis of TB and if the site is not easily accessible, sampling may be avoided<\/p>\n\t<\/li>\n\t
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Clinico-radiological discordance: tissue sampling must be attempted<\/p>\n\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"subContentId":"e8f58657-e564-473b-9e34-eec0b21f7863","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"alwaysDisplayComments":false,"backgroundOpacity":0,"displayAsButton":false,"buttonSize":"big","goToSlideType":"specified","invisible":false,"solution":""}],"slideBackgroundSelector":{}},{"elements":[{"x":4.3544662309368185,"y":6.490734341252699,"width":90.41394335511983,"height":8.639308855291576,"action":{"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","params":{"text":"
NAAT testing <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n
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Much faster compared to culture (2 days vs ~35 days)<\/p>\n\t<\/li>\n\t
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Slightly more sensitive than histopathology (~92-95% vs 88%)<\/p>\n\t<\/li>\n\t
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More sensitive than culture(~92-95% vs 55%) in few studies<\/p>\n\t<\/li>\n\t
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High specificity, PPV and NPV (>95%)<\/p>\n\t<\/li>\n\t
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Still, it\u2019s role remains to be ascertained<\/p>\n\n
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TB spine is proven by suggestive histopathology and\/or culture.<\/p>\n\t<\/li>\n\t
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Among conventional methods such as ZN or fluorescent staining, culture or histology, the latter has the highest sensitivity (~90%)<\/p>\n\t<\/li>\n\t
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Among histologically proven spinal TB, culture positivity rates are only ~50-55% <\/p>\n\n\t
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Jain AK, Jaggi KR, Bhayana H, Saha R. Drug-resistant Spinal Tuberculosis. Indian J Orthop. 2018;<\/span><\/p>\n"},"subContentId":"08b04bec-8f1b-49b1-9c87-3e7d201400ff","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"alwaysDisplayComments":false,"backgroundOpacity":0,"displayAsButton":false,"buttonSize":"big","goToSlideType":"specified","invisible":false,"solution":""}],"slideBackgroundSelector":{}},{"elements":[{"x":4.357298474945534,"y":6.479481641468682,"width":56.64488017429194,"height":8.639308855291576,"action":{"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","params":{"text":"
D. Summary of diagnostic investigations of Spinal TB <\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
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Reference<\/span><\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t n<\/span><\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t Sensitivity<\/span><\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t Specificity<\/span><\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t Note<\/span><\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Solanki AM et al. Sensitivity and Specificity of Gene Xpert in the Diagnosis of Spinal Tuberculosis: A Prospective Controlled Clinical Study. Global Spine Journal. 2019<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t 160 <\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t 91.2%<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t 100%<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t Gene Xpert was positive in all cases in which histopathology was inconclusive and 86.21% cases in which AFB culture was negative<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t
WHO | Xpert MTB\/RIF: WHO Policy update Implementation manual 2013. <\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t Review of studies <\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t 81.2%<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t <\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t Pooled estimate from all tissue samples except lymph node<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t
Held M et al. GeneXpert polymerase chain reaction for spinal tuberculosis: an accurate and rapid diagnostic test. Bone Joint J. 2014<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t 71<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t 95.6%<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t 97.7%<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t <\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t<\/tbody>\n\t\t\t<\/table>\n\t\t\t<\/th>\n\t\t\t <\/th>\n\t\t<\/tr>\n\t<\/thead>\n\t
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1<\/td>\n\t\t\t Plain radiography<\/td>\n\t\t\t 15%<\/td>\n\t\t\t NA<\/td>\n\t\t\t Changes prominent only after 30% of destruction<\/td>\n\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t
2<\/td>\n\t\t\t MRI<\/td>\n\t\t\t 100%<\/td>\n\t\t\t 80%<\/td>\n\t\t\t Gold standard imaging technique<\/td>\n\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t
3<\/td>\n\t\t\t CT<\/td>\n\t\t\t 100%<\/td>\n\t\t\t NA<\/td>\n\t\t\t <\/td>\n\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t
4<\/td>\n\t\t\t ESR > 20mm<\/td>\n\t\t\t 60-90%<\/td>\n\t\t\t NA<\/td>\n\t\t\t Serial values show gradual drop after initiating treatment; second peak in case of reactivation<\/td>\n\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t
5<\/td>\n\t\t\t CRP<\/td>\n\t\t\t 71%<\/td>\n\t\t\t NA<\/td>\n\t\t\t Reaches normal levels after 14 days of treatment<\/td>\n\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t
6<\/td>\n\t\t\t Mantoux Assay<\/td>\n\t\t\t 40% to 55%<\/td>\n\t\t\t 75%<\/td>\n\t\t\t False positive results in BCG-vaccinated individuals<\/td>\n\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t
7<\/td>\n\t\t\t Ziehl Neelsen Technique<\/td>\n\t\t\t 25% to 75%<\/td>\n\t\t\t 99%<\/td>\n\t\t\t Ziehl-Neelsen technique\u2014bright red bacilli; 104 to 105 bacilli\/mL required<\/td>\n\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t
8<\/td>\n\t\t\t Culture <\/td>\n\t\t\t 47%<\/td>\n\t\t\t 100%<\/td>\n\t\t\t Lowenstein Jensen media, 6-8 weeks, requires 101 to 102 bacilli\/mL (live bacilli). Liquid culture 2-4 weeks<\/td>\n\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t
9<\/td>\n\t\t\t GeneXpert MTB\/RIF <\/td>\n\t\t\t 82.9%<\/td>\n\t\t\t 98%<\/td>\n\t\t\t Results <48 hours+ rifampicin resistance detection<\/td>\n\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t
10<\/td>\n\t\t\t Histopathology <\/td>\n\t\t\t 53% to 81%<\/td>\n\t\t\t NA<\/td>\n\t\t\t Epithelioid cell granulomas, Langhans giant cells, caseous necrosis<\/td>\n\t\t<\/tr>\n\t<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n
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