Prevalence of Lower Lobe TB in Hospitalized Patients

Abstract

Objective: To determine the prevalence of lower lobe tuberculosis in hospitalized patients.

Study Design: Observational study.

Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at the Medical Department of Saidu Hospital from 1^st Nov 2015 to 1^st Nov 2016.

Materials and Methods: Hundred patents with pulmonary tuberculosis were included. Pulmonary tuberculosis was classified as upper, lower, middle lobe and milliary tuberculosis on x-rays findings and other investigation.

Results: Results showed 60% upper lobe, 23% lower lobe, 11% middle lobe and 6% milliray tuberculosis, according to the formula: prevalence out of TB patients %= No of patients TB type×100÷ total No of TB patients.

Conclusion: we conclude that the lower lobe tuberculosis is quite common and should be considered in the differential diagnosis of lower lobe opacities.