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Distribution of Ct values according to AFB staining grade. Ct value showed strong reverse correlation with acid-fast bacilli (AFB) staining grade (correlation coefficient, rs=-0.635, P<0.01).
Abbreviations: Ct, cycle threshold; D, doubtful; N, negative.
