Table 3.
Clinical outcomes at 90 days stratified according to TB status and M. tuberculosis blood culture result
| All patients (n = 410) | TB-positive | positive BC (n = 41) | TB-positive | negative BC (n = 91) | No TB (n = 278) | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required hospital readmission | 123 (30.0) | 24 (58.5) | 21 (23.1) | 78 (28.1) | <0.001 |
| Required blood transfusion | 52 (12.7) | 18 (43.9) | 7 (7.7) | 27 (9.7) | <0.001 |
| Died | 48 (11.7) | 9 (22.0) | 9 (9.9) | 30 (10.8) | 0.096 |
| Lost to follow-up | 29 (7.1) | 1 (2.4) | 12 (13.2) | 16 (5.8) | 0.036 |
| Died or Lost to follow-up | 77 (18.8) | 10 (24.4) | 21 (23.1) | 46 (16.6) | 0.24 |
Number (%) are shown. P-value comparison across three groups (n = 410).