Table 4.
Comparison of lymph node histology of tuberculosis patients with and without diabetes mellitus
| Lymph node biopsy | Diabetic (n=132), n (%) | Nondiabetic (n=495), n (%) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granulomatous inflammation with acid-fast bacilli (n=91) | 18 (13.64) | 73 (14.75) | 0.84 |
| Granulomatous inflammation without acid-fast bacilli (n=536) | 114 (86.36) | 422 (85.24) |