Table 2.
Detection of enterovirus in small intestinal biopsy samples from type 1 diabetic patients and non-diabetic control subjects.
| Method | Enterovirus positive | Enterovirus negative | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type 1 diabetics (n = 12) | In situ hybridization | 6* | 6 |
| Immunohistochemistry | 9** | 3 | |
| Control subjects (n = 10) | In situ hybridization | 0 | 10 |
| Immunohistochemistry | 1 | 9 |
P = 0·015;
P = 0·004 when compared to control subjects.