From: Lyme arthritis outcomes in children: a single center cohort study
Chronic arthritis | Transient (n = 92) | Chronic (n = 35) | P value |
---|---|---|---|
Median age | 8.5 yrs (1.3-17.5) | 11.2 yrs (2.5-17.9) | =0.016†|
Additional joints | 15% | 71% | <0.001‡ |
>3 symptomatic joints | 19% | 46% | =0.004‡ |
1st – 2nd degree relative with rheumatic dz | 26 (24%) | 41% | =0.023‡ |
Spondyloarthropathy disease features | 0% | 49% | <0.0001‡ |