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Pulmonary TB (PTB)
Refers to a case of TB presenting with involvement of the lung parenchyma.
Notes:
- Miliary TB is also classified as PTB because there are lesions in the lungs.
- Any patient presenting with PTB and an EPTB form at the same time is classified as a PTB case for recording purposes.
Extrapulmonary TB (EPTB)
Refers to a case of TB involving organs other then the lungs. Diagnosis is based on clinical signs corresponding to extrapulmonary active TB and a decision by a clinician to treat with a full course of anti-TB drugs a Citation a. If possible, obtain histological or bacteriological evidence (microscopy, culture or molecular test). .
Notes:
- Sputum smear microscopy should always be done, and if possible culture and/or molecular test.
- Patients presenting with tuberculous pleural effusion, or mediastinal lymphadenopathy without evidence of parenchymal localization are classified in this category.
Footnotes
- (a)If possible, obtain histological or bacteriological evidence (microscopy, culture or molecular test).