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Demographic and clinical characteristics of TB patients and healthy controls.
| Active TB patients (n = 96) | Healthy controls (n = 85) | |
|---|---|---|
| Sex (female/male) | 96 (40/56) | 85 (33/52) |
| Age (mean ± SD) | 34.57 ± 4.83 | 36.19 ± 5.06 |
| ELISPOT-positive | 96/96 | 0/85 |
| M. tuberculosis culture-positive | 58/96 | N/A |
| Lung cavity | 52/96 | 0/85 |
| New/retreatment | 80/16 | N/A |
Note: N/A: not applicable.
