Outcomes considered in the included studies.

<p>*Calculated with the available data.</p>$<p>Assumed to be a coding error in the original article (reciprocal HR reported).</p>∧<p>Deaths occurred during TB treatment's initial phase.</p>£<p>Assuming all 110 culture positive patients were not included in 473 smear positive patients.</p>a<p>Variables to include in the model were chosen based on the literature.</p>b<p>Variables to include in the model were chosen for inclusion in the multivariate analyses based on one or more of the following: p<0.20 in bivariate analysis, biologic plausibility, or previously published evidence.</p><p>Outcomes considered in the included studies.