Univariate and multivariate analyses of predictors of the Mtb specific T cell response among HIV negative, smear positive, culture confirmed pulmonary TB patients undergoing antituberculosis treatment.

*BMI is included in the multivariate model with treatment duration.
†The association between variables and the Mtb specific T cell response was analyzed at the baseline time point.
‡Statistical method: a negative binomial mixed model.
§AFB smear grade 0 (smear negative) to 4+.
||Extent: limited or moderate versus extensive by chest radiograph.
**Cavitation: ≤ 4 cm versus >4 cm.
n/a. not applicable.