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Principal characteristics of the MS patients stratified by disease subtype
| RRMS (n = 17) | SPMS (n = 6) | PPMS (n = 7) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) |
32.3 ± 7.10 |
41.7 ± 5.28 a |
46.6 ± 5.91 a, b |
| EDSS (unites) |
2.16 ± 1.48 |
4.50 ± 1.38 a |
3.64 ± 0.94 b |
| Disease duration (years) | 3.12 ± 3.46 | 7.83 ± 4.31 | 8.86 ± 6.36 a, b |
Data are presented as mean ± standard deviation (SD).
a P < 0.05 compared to RRMS.
b P < 0.05 for the comparison between three groups.
