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Clinical characteristics of n=70 participants used in this study.
| Characteristics | Healthy (IGRA-) | LTBI (IGRA+) | TB (GeneXpert+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| n | 20 | 20 | 30 |
| Age (mean and SD) | 30.90± 12.59 | 32.00 ± 11.95 | 35.37 ± 10.93 |
| Sex | |||
| Male | 35.% (7) | 45% (9) | 73.33% (22) |
| Female | 65% (13) | 55% (11) | 23.33% (7) |
| Not disclosed | 3.33% (1) | ||
| Assays | |||
| Plasma- Bio-Plex | 20 | 13 | 30 |
| qPCR on whole blood RNA | 20 | 20 | 30 |
