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Acid-fast bacilli smear and Lowenstein-Jensen culture positivity in HIV positive and negative patients
| HIV positive (n=420) | HIV negative (n=282) | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFB smear positive | 116 (27.6%) | 128 (45.4%) | <0.01 |
| LJ or MGIT culture positive | 201 (47.9%) | 171 (60.6%) | <0.01 |
AFB: acid-fast bacilli; LJ: Lowenstein-Jensen; MGIT: Mycobacteria Growth Indicator Tube.
