TABLE 2.
Baseline plasma concentrations of vitamin E isomers among household contacts of index TB patients1
| Cases (N = 180) | Control (N = 709) | P 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| α-Tocopherol, mg/L | 5.79 (4.56, 7.24) | 6.06 (5.08, 7.39) | 0.02 |
| α-Tocopherol deficient (<5.00 mg/L) | 67 (37.2)3 | 169 (23.8)3 | <0.001 |
| γ-Tocopherol, mg/L | 0.96 (0.69, 1.28) | 0.98 (0.74, 1.28) | 0.49 |
| δ-Tocopherol, mg/L | 0.23 (0.14, 0.36) | 0.26 (0.16, 0.41) | 0.13 |
1Values are n (%) or median (IQR) unless otherwise indicated. TB, tuberculosis.
2Univariate P values adjusted for matching factors (age and sex).
3 n (%).