Table 1 Characteristics of HSP patients and controls
From: MEFV gene mutations in Egyptian children with Henoch-Schonlein purpura
Variable | Cases (n = 60) | Control (n = 30) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
Mean age ± SD | 8.1 ± 3 | 7.67 ± 3 | 0.66 |
Range | 2-15 | 5-16 | |
Sex | Â | Â | Â |
Boys | 29(48.3%) | 12(40%) | 0.45 |
Girls | 31(51.7%) | 18(60%) | |
*Mutated MEFV gene | 37(61.7%) | 11(36.7%) | 0.03 |
Sex of children with mutated | Â | Â | Â |
MEFV gene | Â | Â | Â |
Boys | 16(43.2%) | 6(54.5%) | 0.51 |
Girls | 21(56.8%) | 5(45.5%) | Â |