Research Article

Relationship of Acute Phase Reactants and Fat Accumulation during Treatment for Tuberculosis

Table 3

Relationships of change in weight, body composition, and acute phase reactants.

Change in weight*Change in fat-free massChange in fat mass
Pearson R valueP valuePearson R valueP valuePearson R valueP value

Change in albumin*0.580.010.210.420.590.01
Change in C-reactive protein−0.230.410.190.49−0.580.02
Change in beta-2-microglobulin−0.030.930.360.19−0.500.051
Change in body cell mass0.660.0040.730.00080.060.80
Change in phase angle0.130.61−0.060.830.270.29

* changes in body composition parameters and acute phase reactants from baseline to study week 24.