Table 2. Comparison of IL-6 and IL-8 mean levels in relation to different severity strata of aplastic anemia.
| Parameter | Non-severe (n=18) | Non-severe (n=18) | Severe (n=31) | Severe (n=31) | Very severe (n=31) | Very severe (n=31) | Statistical significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | SD | Mean | SD | Mean | SD | p value | |
| IL-6 (pg/ml) | 26.71 | 33.40 | 198.84 | 150.39 | 516.71 | 36.73 | <0.001 |
| IL-8 (pg/ml) | 10.29 | 2.63 | 89.82 | 77.18 | 220.50 | 23.45 | <0.001 |