Table 2 Characterization of control candidates for test of antigenic proteins by Western blotting.
From: Analysis of the Antigenic Properties of Membrane Proteins of Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Characteristics | Control with BCG scar | Control without BCG scar | Active TB |
|---|---|---|---|
Total number | 60 | 60 | 12 |
Age, mean range, years) | 39 (37–42) | 39 (37–42) | 36 (17–53) |
Male/Female | 35/25 | 30/30 | 22/8 |
Bacteriological test positive/negative | — | — | 30/0 |
ELISPOT positive, Mean (range) | — | — | 30 98.3 (42–290) |
BCG scar | no | yes | yes |
(IGRA) TB Ag | negative | negative | — |
