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Patient characteristics and study group assignment.
| Variable | TB Group (N = 354) | Non-TB Group (N = 84) |
|---|---|---|
| Men (n [%]) | 219 (61.9) | 50 (59.5) |
| Women (n [%]) | 135 (38.1) | 34 (40.5) |
| Age (y) | 43.4 ± 18.7 | 57.2 ± 14.6 |
| Mt-positive sputum or pleural fluid culture (n [%]) | 288 (81.4) | 0 (0) |
| Caseating granuloma in pleural biopsy (n [%]) | 66 (18.6) | 0 (0) |
TB, tuberculosis; Mt, Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
