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The clinical characteristics and demographic of study participants
| Total | TPE | MPE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients, (n) | 201 | 143 | 58 |
| Median age (range) | 37 (6–85) | 31 (6–83) | 52 (28–85) |
| Male (%) | 131 (65.17) | 99 (69.23) | 32 (55.17) |
| Positive, sputum, AFB smear or culture, n (%) | _ | 56/143 (39.16) | 0 |
| Mtb detection in pleural effusion | _ | ||
| Positive AFB smear, n (%) | _ | 1/143 (0.70) | 0 |
| Positive culture, n (%) | _ | 17/143 (11.89) | 0 |
| Confirmed TPE by pleural biopsy, n (%) | 60/78 (76.92) | 0 |
