From: Evaluation of the IS6110 PCR assay for the rapid diagnosis of tuberculous meningitis
Category | PCR +ve | PCR -ve |
---|---|---|
A] TBM (51) | 42 (82.4%) | Â |
   (i) Confirmed TBM * (35) | 32 (91.4%) | 3 |
   (ii) Clinically diagnosed TBM ** (16) | 10 (62.5%) | 6 |
B] Non TBM (29) | 7 (24.1%) | Â |
   (i) Infectious # (12) | 3 (25.0%) | 9 |
   (ii) Non-infectious## (17) | 4 (23.5%) | 13 |