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Table 3 Xpert MTB/RIF test results of individuals diagnosed with Diabetes and Pre-Diabetes through community-based screening

From: Operationalization of bi-directional screening for tuberculosis and diabetes in private sector healthcare clinics in Karachi, Pakistan

 

Individuals identified with Pre-Diabetes

Individuals identified with Diabetes Mellitus

Total

Number(n)

Percent (%)

Number (n)

Percent (%)

Number (n)

Percent (%)

Total

726

100

1727

100

2453

100

Underwent Paid Chest X-Ray

62

8.5

91

5.3

153

6.2

Underwent Xpert MTB/RIF

48

77.4

67

73.6

115

75.2

Diagnosed with TB

8

16.7

19

28.4

27

23.5

Started on treatment for TB

8

100

19

100

27

100