Table 3 Results of the multivariate-adjusted cox proportional hazards model for active tuberculosis cases in 1-year follow-up

Male

2.75

0.55 –13.79

0.218

Age

1.07

0.99 – 1.15

0.103

Comorbidity

 Human immunodeficiency virus infection

-

-

-

 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

-

-

-

 Connective tissue disease

0.33

0.04- 2.78

0.309

 Silicosis

-

-

-

 Diabetes mellitus

2.81

0.62 – 12.75

0.180

 End stage renal disease

-

-

-

 Malignancy

1.78

0.20 – 15.69

0.602

Liver disease

 Non-alcoholic liver cirrhosis

0.97

0.11–8.46

0.976

 Alcoholic liver cirrhosis

-

-

-

 Other alcoholic liver disease

-

-

-

Liver disease severity

 Ascites

-

-

-

 Esophageal varices

-

-

-

 Hepatic encephalopathy

54.90

2.82–1069.53

*0.008

Interferon-based therapy

2.81

0.61–12.98

0.185