Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Introduction: The interpretation of non-specific radiological imaging, moreover, change according to the setting the clinician is working, either high TB incidence or low-incidence, due to pre-test probability. Chest radiography (CXR) may not be sensitive in detecting lymphadenopathy, which is considered to be the fingerprint of primary pulmonary tuberculosis. Materials and Methods: One induced sputum (IS) and one gastric aspirate (GA) were collected from each participant and evaluated by smear microscopy and culture. All participants included had at least one follow up visit arranged within six months of recruitment regardless of initial disease classifica-tion, to assess symptom resolution with or without TB treatment. Those who remained symp-tomatic were re-assessed, by repeated CXR and collection of new samples. Results: Mean age of the patients of the present study was 12.2 years. There were 20 percent of the patients between the age group of 5 to 10 years. There were 27 males and 33 females. Conclusion: Under the light of above obtained data, the authors conclude that radiographic imaging is valuable diagnostic tools for tuberculosis patients. However; further studies are recommended.