Newly discovered cases of pulmonary tuberculosis in Cairo during the year 1987

ABSTRACT

Then were 3633 Newly discovered Tuberculous cases attending Abbassia Chest Hospital and different chest dispensaries in Cairo during the year 1987. Incidence rate among population in Cairo was [0.06%]. Incidence in males 65.4% was higher than females [34.6%]. Highest occurance of disease was among those ranging between 12 - 35 years of age. Cough was the most frequent symptom. Positive sputum for acid fast bacilli occured in 80.2% of cases. Bronchogenic Tuberculosis had highest percentage being 74. 7%. Cases with Diabetic history were 3.8%. Tuberculin test was positive in 94.0% of cases and 13.1% had history of contact