Table 1.
Demographic and laboratory data for juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) patients and controls*
| Characteristic | Control (n = 18) | oJIA (n = 18) | pJIA (n = 22) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, years | 7.33 ± 5.22 | 7.13 ± 5.20 | 11.36 ± 4.50 |
| Male/Female | 6/12 | 4/14 | 7/15 |
| ESR (1 h) | 8.33 ± 4.27 | 16.44 ± 9.46 | 53.09 ± 41.03 |
| CRP (g/L) | 4.39 ± 6.80 | 4.34 ± 6.36 | 47.31 ± 46.3 |
| Leukocyte number (x109/L) | 6.54 ± 1.65 | 10.03 ± 4.01 | 9.57 ± 4.62 |
| Hb (g/L) | 124 ± 9.70 | 123.69 ± 11.36 | 117.4 ± 14.02 |
*Values are mean ± standard deviation. Patients were subdivided into oligoarticular (oJIA) or polyarticular (pJIA) group according to the International League of Associations for Rheumatology (ILAR) criteria [3]. ESR, erythrocyte sedimentation rate; CRP, C-reactive protein; Hb, hemoglobin.