Table 1.
Demographic and clinical characteristics of included subjects.
| Variables | ATB (n = 54) | LTBI (n = 57) | HC (n = 60) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, years | 51 (33-62) | 51 (35-66) | 52 (35-68) |
| Sex, male, % | 31 (57.41%) | 28 (49.12%) | 34 (56.67%) |
| TB history | 12 (22.22%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
| Underlying condition or illness | |||
| Diabetes mellitus | 3 (5.56%) | 3 (5.26%) | 0 (0%) |
| End-stage renal disease | 2 (3.7%) | 2 (3.51%) | 0 (0%) |
| Liver cirrhosis | 2 (3.7%) | 1 (1.75%) | 0 (0%) |
| Positive mycobacterial culture | 45 (83.33%) | N/A | N/A |
| Positive GeneXpert MTB/RIF | 39 (72.22%) | N/A | N/A |
ATB, active tuberculosis; LTBI, latent tuberculosis infection; HC, healthy controls; TB, tuberculosis; N/A, not applicable. Data were presented as medians (25th-75th percentiles) or numbers (percentages).