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| Characteristics | Patients with TB | Controls |
|---|---|---|
| (n = 47) | (n = 39) | |
| Age (years), mean (SD) | 52.3 (17) | 47 (21) |
| Sex (M/F) | 26/21 | 13/26 |
| Duration of symptoms (months), mean (SD) | 4.4 (1.7) | |
| No (%) of patients with: | ||
| Fever | 34 (72) | |
| Cough | 42 (89) | None |
| Arthralgia | 2 (4) | |
| Myalgia | 2 (4) | |
| Eye dryness | 1 (2) | |
| Mouth dryness | 4 (9) |
