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Association between latent tuberculosis (TB) infection (LTBI) and two measures of smoking
| LTBI versus no LTBI/TB# | Unadjusted OR (95% CI) | Adjusted¶ OR (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|
| Cotinine levels | ||
| <15 ng·mL−1 | 1.0 (ref.) | 1.0 (ref.) |
| ≥15 ng·mL−1 | 0.83 (0.30–2.25) | 0.64 (0.14–2.79) |
| Self-reported smoking | ||
| Never | 1.0 (ref.) | 1.0 (ref.) |
| Ever | 0.69 (0.21–2.26) | 0.59 (0.08–4.40) |
Ref.: reference value.
: LTBI (n=86) and no LTBI/TB (n=22);
: adjusted for age, sex, alcohol abuse and socioeconomic and HIV status.
