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Table 5 Summary of MTB cases and RIF-resistant cases diagnosed using the Xpert® MTB/RIF assay, by sex

From: Evaluation of the Xpert® MTB/RIF assay and microscopy for the diagnosis of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in Namibia

 

Rifampicin

Total

Resistant

Sensitive

Sex

 Male

No.

86

163

249

%

34.5

65.5

100

 Female

No.

80

265

345

%

23.8

76.2

100

Total

No.

166

428

594

%

27.9

72.1

100