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Type and association of autoantibody N(%) according to gender
| Total (n = 152) | Men (n = 92) | Women (n = 60) | Difference men versus women | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presence of AAb | 75 (49) | 40 (43) | 35 (58) | n.s. |
| 1 AAb | 54 (36) | 30 (33) | 24 (40) | n.s. |
| 2 AAb | 20 (13) | 10 (11) | 10 (17) | n.s. |
| 3 AAb | 1 (1) | 0 (0) | 1 (2) | n.s. |
| Organ-specific AAb | 11 (7) | 9 (10) | 2 (3) | n.s. |
| Non organ-specific AAb | 72 (47) | 37 (40) | 35 (58) | P = 0·043 |
| Organ-specific and nonorgan-specific AAb | 8 (5) | 6 (7) | 2 (3) | n.s. |
AAb, autoantibodies; n.s., not significant.
