| FDC mean days±SD (n) | ST mean days±SD (n) | p-value |
---|---|---|---|
AFB load | |||
 1+ | 25.9 ± 14.8 (10) | 20.8 ± 4.6 (4) | NS |
 2+ | 34.3 ± 20.5 (19) | 38.4 ± 33.6 (16) | NS |
 3+ | 36.6 ± 19.5 (21) | 56.1 ± 28.8 (27) | 0.008 |
Weight bands | |||
 35–54 kg | 37.2 ± 22 | 43 ± 22.5 | NS |
  > 54 kg | 31.8 ± 16.4 | 45.7 ± 33.2 | NS |
No metformin | 25.7±16.4 (16) | 45.6±5.1 (15) | 0.012 |
Metformin (any dose) | 34.9 ± 19.7 (38) | 45.6 ± 34.8 (34) | NS |
Metformin≥2000 mg/day | 30.7 ± 13.4 (18) | 62 ± 35.5 (11) | 0.016 |
Metformin & AFB load 3+ | 41.1 ± 20.6 (15) | 63.5 ± 32.4 (14) | 0.038 |
Metformin≥2000 mg/day & AFB load 3+ | 36 ± 12.1 (6) | 92.2 ± 26 (5) | 0.001 |