From: Reversion of the ELISPOT test after treatment in Gambian tuberculosis cases
Characteristic | (n = 89) |
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All patients | |
Age, years | |
Mean | 32 |
Median (range) | 26 (18 – 80) |
Male Sex | 62 (70%) |
Ethnic group | |
Mandinka | 40 (45%) |
Jola | 15 (17%) |
Wolof | 13 (15%) |
Fula | 11 (12%) |
Other | 10 (11%) |
HIV-negative | 85/89 |
Outcome of TB treatment | |
Completed treatment and cured | 82/85 (96%) |
Defaulted from treatment | 2/85 (3%) |
Treatment failed (remained sputum +ve) | 1/85 (1%) |
HIV-positive | 4/89 |
Outcome of TB treatment | |
Completed treatment and cured | 3/4 (75%) |
Defaulted from treatment | 1/4 (25%) |