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| MABC | MAC | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| [N = 41] | [N = 38] | p value | |
| Fever (≧38°C) | 9 (22%) | 9 (24%) | 1.0000 |
| Cough | 16 (39%) | 18 (47%) | 0.5009 |
| Sputum | 31 (76%) | 27 (71%) | 0.7995 |
| Hemosputum | 4 (10%) | 5 (13%) | 0.7312 |
| Weight loss* | 2 (5%) | 0 | 0.4943 |
*Weight loss was defined as decrease of more than 5% of body weight in 6 months.
Abbreviations: MABC; Mycobacterium abscessus complex, MAC; Mycobacterium avium complex
