Table 1.
Demographics of study population
| Study demographics | LNTB+ | LNTB− | P value* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of subjects recruited (n) | 18 | 10 | – |
| Gender (M/F) | 7/11 | 3/7 | – |
| Median age in years (range) | 29 (18–51) | 35 (18–40) | NS (P = 0.5864) |
| Lymph node culture grade (0/1+/2+/3+) | 0/16/2/0 | 0/0/0/0 | – |
LNTB− = culture negative lymph node tuberculosis; LNTB+ = culture positive lymph node tuberculosis; NS = non significant.
* Calculated using the Mann–Whitney test.