TABLE 1.
Participant demographics and characteristics shown as median (range)
| Characteristic | n = 27 (%) |
|---|---|
| Sex | |
| Female | 16 (59%) |
| Male | 11 (41%) |
| Age in years | 36 (20–60) |
| Body composition | |
| Weight (kg) | 52 (30–73) |
| Height (m) | 1.63 (1.44–1.81) |
| Body mass index (kg/m2) | 19.2 (14.9–26.5) |
| People living with HIV | 13 (48%) |
| CD4 count | 127 (36–810) |
| On ART | 9 (33%) |
| CSF:serum albumin ratio | 0.005 (0.002–0.0097)a |
No participants exceeded normal age-related thresholds.