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Cluster analysis categorizes five phenotypes of pulmonary tuberculosis.
Scientific reports - 16 Jun 2022
Koo Hyeon-Kyoung, Min Jinsoo, Kim Hyung Woo, Ko Yousang, Oh Jee Youn, Jeong Yun-Jeong, Kang Hyeon Hui, Kang Ji Young, Lee Sung-Soon, Seo Minseok, Silverman Edwin K, Kim Ju Sang, Park Jae Seuk
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Tuberculosis (TB) has a heterogeneous phenotype, which makes it challenging to diagnose. Our study aimed to identify TB phenotypes through cluster analysis and compare their initial symptomatic, microbiological and radiographic characteristics. We systemically collected data of notified TB patients notified in Korea and constructed a prospective, observational cohort database. Cluster analysis was performed using...
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