Table IV.
Dynamic observation of the correlation between the illness period and serum ACTH, FSH, LH, PRL, GH and TSH levels in 14 cases.
| Group | ACTH (pg/ml) | FSH (mIU/ml) | LH (mIU/ml) | PRL (ng/ml) | GH (ng/ml) | TSH (μIU/ml) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Control | 40.17±13.94 | 4.37±1.89 | 3.45±1.45 | 6.43±2.19 | 1.28±0.78 | 3.12±0.98 |
| After illness (days) | ||||||
| 1–3 | 64.15±29.42 | 7.10±2.85 | 4.93±3.01 | 8.95±3.60 | 2.18±1.12 | 4.61±1.75 |
| 7–9 | 146.88±42.53 | 12.95±4.53 | 9.24±4.48 | 21.75±4.94 | 4.03±1.31 | 7.29±1.83 |
| 13–15 | 38.34±20.70 | 6.74±4.12 | 3.69±3.00 | 6.95±3.00 | 1.37±0.77 | 2.91±1.75 |
Data are presented as mean ± standard deviation. ACTH, adrenocorticotropic hormone; FSH, follicle-stimulating hormone; LH, luteinizing hormone; PRL, prolactin; GH, growth hormone; TSH, thyroid-stimulating hormone.