Table 1.
Population characteristics.
| Study Subjects Characteristic | Group 1: Close Contacts (CC) (N = 83) | Group 2: Healthcare Workers (HW) (N = 114) | Group 3: Tuberculosis Patients (TB) (N = 42) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years), median (range) | 38 (18–77) | 39 (23–64) | 30 (18–74) | |
| Sex | Male | 35 (42) | 50 (44) | 33 (79) |
| Female | 48 (58) | 64 (56) | 9 (21) | |
| QFT | (+) | 33 (40) | 38 (33) | 34 (81) |
| (−) | 46 (55) | 76 (67) | 5 (12) | |
| Indeterminate | 4 (5) | 0 (0) | 3 (7) | |
| TST | (+) | 17 (25) | 17 (22) | 18 (75) |
| (−) | 50 (75) | 60 (78) | 6 (25) | |
| AFB in sputum smear | (+) | -------- | -------- | 38 (90) |
| (−) | -------- | -------- | 4 (10) | |
Note: Values were expressed as number (percentage). AFB: Acid-Fast Baclli.