Table 1 Clinical characteristics of 77 patients with previously diagnosed M. intracellulare lung disease
No. (%) or median (IQR) | |
|---|---|
Age, years | 64 (55–72) |
Female | 40 (52) |
Body mass index (kg/m2) | 20.0 (17.7–21.5) |
Non-smoker | 55 (71) |
Previous history of TB treatment | 43 (56) |
Positive sputum AFB smear | 39 (51) |
Type | |
Nodular bronchiectatic form | 47 (61) |
Fibrocavitary form | 22 (29) |
Unclassifiable form | 8 (10) |