Table 4.
Baseline characteristics in the 2-month group according to the final diagnosis
| Characteristic | Total (n = 167) | Tuberculosis (n = 139) | Non-tuberculosis (n = 28) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age, yr | 51.3 ± 16.1 | 50.9 ± 15.8 | 54.4 ± 17.5 | 0.326 |
| Male sex | 97 (58.1) | 79 (56.8) | 18 (64.3) | 0.466 |
| Body mass index, kg/m2 | 22.2 ± 3.1 | 22.4 ± 3.1 | 21.2 ± 2.8 | 0.084 |
| Current or past smoker | 81 (48.5) | 68 (48.9) | 13 (46.4) | 0.810 |
| Previous history of tuberculosis treatment | 29 (17.4) | 19 (13.7) | 10 (35.7) | 0.005 |
| Presence of cavity | 31 (18.6) | 22 (15.8) | 9 (32.1) | 0.043 |
| Underlying diseases | ||||
| Hypertension | 34 (20.4) | 31 (22.3) | 3 (10.7) | 0.205 |
| Malignancy | 29 (17.4) | 21 (15.1) | 8 (28.6) | 0.086 |
| Diabetes mellitus | 19 (11.4) | 18 (12.9) | 1 (3.6) | 0.204 |
Values are presented as mean ± SD or number (%).