Anisur Rehman, Muhammad Idris.
Comparison of Mantoux`s test with diagnostic BCG in pediatric patients with pulmonary tuberculosis
J Ayub Med Coll Abottabad Apr - Jun 2005;17(2):6-8.
Ayub Medical College, Abbottabad

Background: Pulmonary tuberculosis is a common problem in all age groups in our country. Different tests are performed for diagnosis of this disease. This study was carried out with an objective to compare Mantoux`s test with diagnostic BCG in pediatric patients known to have pulmonary tuberculosis. Methods: This study was conducted on one hundred children of either sex, age upto 15 years, suffering form pulmonary tuberculosis. Mantoux`s test and diagnostic BCG test were carried out on each patient simultaneously. Response of the patient to each test was recorded on a proforma. Both the tests were compared regarding their positivity. Results: Both Mantoux`s and BCG tests were found negative in about 26% cases, and positive in about 40% cases. BCG alone was positive in 34% cases in which Mantoux`s test was negative. Conclusion: It is concluded that in paediatric age group, diagnostic BCG test has a definite edge over Mantoux`s test in diagnosis of tuberculosis.

Category: Pathology
Keywords: Mantoux Test. BCG. Tuberculosis.

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