Table I.
Baseline characteristics of the study participants.
| Variable | Cases (n)=150 | Controls (n)=150 |
|---|---|---|
|
| ||
| Age (mean, SD) | 43.9 (7.8) | 42.5 (9.3) |
| Gender (n, %) | ||
| Male | 118 (78.6) | 118 (78.6) |
| Female | 32 (21.3) | 32 (21.3) |
| White Blood Cells (*103/μl), Mean (range) | 8.24 (2.4–15.9) | 8.36 (4.1–15.8) |
| Lymphocytes (*103/μl), Mean (range) | 1.78 (0.05–3.1) | 1.91 (0.05–3.2) |
| % Lymphocytes, Mean (range) | 21.09 (6.4–41.9) | 22.52 (6.4–39) |
| Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (mm), Mean (range) | 64.29 (7–132) | 52.56 (2–125) |
| Weight loss (n) | 114 | 92 |
| Persistent cough (n) | 116 | 49 |
| Cavitation on chest X-ray (n) | 64 | 12 |
| Nodular lesion on chest X-ray (n) | 95 | 9 |