Table I.
Characteristics of patients with TB and NC group.
| Patient characteristics | Severe TB | Mild TB | NC | P-value (STB vs. MTB) | P-value (STB vs. NC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnosis (n) | 81 | 80 | 50 | ||
| Age, years | 55.31±18.24 | 50.43±17.27 | 49.83±18.09 | 0.08 | 0.10 |
| Male (n) | 54 | 52 | 32 | ||
| Female (n) | 27 | 28 | 18 | 0.82 | 0.75 |
| BMI | 21.07±3.12 | 23.17±3.03 | 22.49±2.98 | 0.05 | 0.06 |
| Smoking history, n (%) | 31 (38.27) | 28 (35.00) | 19 (38.00) | 0.67 | 0.97 |
Age and BMI are presented as the mean ± standard deviation. TB, tuberculosis; BMI, body mass index; n, number of subjects; NC, negative control; STB, severe pulmonary TB; MTB, mild TB.