Table: means SEM, unless stated otherwise. (*p < 0.05 in Chi-square test) Presumed GAS | Presumed NGAS | |
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Female | 8:5 | 12:9 |
Age (SD) | 34(11) | 37(19) |
ESR | 46(9) | 39(8) |
ASO | 985(140) | 1090(130) |
ASO/antiDNase-B-ratio | 0.40 (0.05) | 12.2 (3.8) |
Polyarthritis | 38% | 5% |
Recovery | 15% | 29% |
Recovery > 6 mos | 31% | 14% |