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Table 1 Demographics of 121 patients with AFB smear negative respiratory samples

From: A retrospective review of a tertiary Hospital’s isolation and de-isolation policy for suspected pulmonary tuberculosis

Demographic

 

Age - yr

 

Median (range)

62 (16–88)

Sex - no. (%)

 

Male Residency - no. (%)

94 (77.6))

Singapore Residents

109 (90)

Foreigners/Immigrants

12 (10)

Type of Housing - no. (%)

 

Public housing

102 (84.3)

Private Housing

4 (3.3)

Institutions or dormitories

4 (3.3)

No fixed abode

11 (9.1)

Occupation - no. (%)

 

Unemployed

38 (31.4)

Managerial/Professional

5 (4.1)

Skilled Labor (Non-managerial/professional)

10 (8.3)

Unskilled labor

11 (9.1)

Unknown

50 (41.3)

Others

7 (5.8)