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Demographic data of 57 patients with clinically suspected pulmonary tuberculosis.
| Demographic data | Patients (n = 57) |
|---|---|
| Female | 23 (40.4%) |
| Age (mean ± SD) | 55.6 ± 20.1 |
| Underlying lung diseases | |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) |
6 (10.7%) |
| Bronchiectasis | 4 (7.1%) |
| Other chronic lung diseases | 3 (5.4%) |
| HIV serostatus | |
| Positive | 15 (26.3%) |
| Negative | 40 (71.9%) |
| Not tested | 1 (1.8%) |
