Table 1.
Baseline clinical, epidemiologic and demographic characteristics of study participants (n = 111)
| Characteristics | n/N (%) | Median [IQR] |
|---|---|---|
| Sex | ||
| Male | 61/102 (59.8) | |
| Female | 41/102 (43.2) | |
| Age, years | 50 [25–71] | |
| US-born | 72/102 (70.6) | |
| Foreign-born | 30/102 (29.4) | |
| Medical history | ||
| Active TB diagnosis at present/in the past | 9/109 (8.3) | |
| On treatment for active or latent TB | 9/104 (8.7) | |
| Positive tuberculin skin test result | 9/97 (9.3) | |
| Positive IGRA test result | 10/110 (9.1) | |
| Recent contact with a suspected/confirmed active TB case | 9/104 (8.7) | |
| Recent travel/residence in a high TB incidence area | 9/97 (9.3) | |
| BCG-vaccinated | 24/100 (24.0) | |
| Tested positive for HIV | 9/110 (8.2) | |
| Epidemiology | ||
| History of incarceration | 9/96 (9.4) | |
| Homeless | 9/90 (10.0) | |
| Healthcare worker having face to face contact with patients with suspected or confirmed active TB | 9/109 (8.3) |
IQR = interquartile range; IGRA = interferon-gamma release assay; BCG = bacilli Calmette-Gu érin.