Mean score in each severity variable in relation to the MEFV genotype
| Variable | Carriers (n = 18) | Non-carriers (n = 80) | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| *Median score, because the variable is non-continuous. | |||
| Tender or swollen joints | 8.9 (5.2) | 7.5 (5.8) | 0.38 |
| Deformed joints | 10.1 (6.9) | 6.9 (5.9) | 0.04 |
| Disability in daily tasks* | 10 | 5 | 0.06 |
| Extra-articular manifestations | 2.4 (5) | 0.6 (1.4) | 0.006 |
| Drug load | 5.8 (1.9) | 4.5 (2.1) | 0.01 |
| Active disease in past year | 8.5 (2) | 5.8 (2) | 0.001 |
| Total score* | 42 | 29 | 0.001 |