Association between neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio and latent tuberculosis infection in the United States: a cross-sectional study from NHANES 2011-2012.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) breeds community-wide tuberculosis (TB). Early detection is the key to TB control. A novel inflammatory measure, the neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), may be essential in this regard. However, the relationship between NLR and LTBI remains uncertain. This study aimed to investigate the association between neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI).

Methods

This cross-sectional study utilized data from the United States National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) conducted in 2011-2012. Curve fitting was performed to examine the association between the NLR and LTBI. Logistic regression analysis was applied to further elucidate this relationship. In addition, stratified analyses were

SUBMITTER: Xiao S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12466047 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature