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Baseline features of the participants
| baseline feature | active pulmonary tuberculosis(ATB) | latent tuberculosis infection(LTB) | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender (male/female) | 60/37 | 46/67 | 0.002 |
| Age (years) | 49.80 ± 14.50 | 57.14 ± 14.4 | 0.002 |
| T.SPOT | 97/97 | 113/113 | N/A |
| Acid-fast staining | 51/97 | 0/113 | N/A |
| Positive culture for MTB | 46/97 | 0/113 | N/A |
Abbreviations: MTB mycobacterium tuberculosis, N/A not applicable
