Table 4.
Comparing the values of serum markers of systemic inflammation
| Serum markers of systemic inflammation | I measurement (beginning of the PTB treatment) | II measurement (end [6 months] of the PTB treatment) | Significance* | Difference between measurements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESR (mm/1 hour) | 67.20±30.54 | 17.85±17.02 | Z=5.42; P<0.001 | 49.35±30.45 |
| Le count (109 L) | 9.14±4.59 | 6.81±2.14 | Z=3.48; P<0.001 | 2.33±4.12 |
| CRP (mg/L) | 58.45±45.95 | 7.58±9.23 | Z=5.51; P<0.001 | 50.86±46.09 |
| Fibrinogen (g/L) | 7.77±3.52 | 4.57±1.66 | Z=4.29; P<0.001 | 3.20±3.43 |
Notes: Le count, leukocyte count in peripheral blood smear.
*
Wilcoxon signed rank test. Data presented as mean ± standard deviation unless stated otherwise.
Abbreviations: CRP, C-reactive protein; ESR, erythrocite sedimentation rate; Le, leukocyte; PTB, pulmonary tuberculosis.