Table 2 The associated factors for the development of tuberculosis
Predisposing factor | Number of patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
Age more than 50 years | 9 | 50% |
Cytotoxic chemotherapy, intravenous and oral | 11 | 61.1% |
Steroid therapy | 5 | 27.8% |
Radiotherapy | 3 | 16.7% |
Hematopoietic stem cell transplant | 3 | 16.7% |
Graft versus host disease | 3 | 16.7% |
Other medical illnesses causing reduced immunity | 2 | 11.1% |