Table 1

Demographic features and percentage of SLE patients and healthy controls with allergic disorders

Group statusGroup sizeSex ratio Female %Mean age (range)Allergy positivity(%)1-150 Allergies/personAtopy positivity(%)
SLE case499845.6 (19.7–75.2)490.6324.5
Healthy control989845.4 (19.7–75.2)510.6326.5
  • 1-150 Allergy positivity: percentage of people with one or more types of allergic disorder (IgE mediated/associated). Atopy positivity: percentage of people with one or more types of atopic disorder.