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Characteristics of study participants.
| Pulmonary TB patients | Asymptomatic controls | |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 63 | 27 |
| Age, median (IQR) | 30 (25–36) | 33 (29–39) |
| Sex | ||
| Male (%) | 45 (71) | 12 (44) |
| HIV Status | ||
| HIV+ (%) | 27 (43) | 15 (56) |
| HIV+ on ART (%) | 18 (67) | 10 (67) |
| Baseline CD4, median (IQR)∗ | 17 (68–287) | 452 (237–610) |
CD4+ T-cell counts were done in HIV-infected individuals only; ART = antiretroviral therapy; IQR = interquartile range.
