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Demographic and clinical characteristics of MS subjects, according to CSF contents of IL-1β
| IL-1β | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | + | - | p | |
| Number | 170 | 77 | 93 | |
| Gender (M/F) | 62/108 | 27/50 | 35/58 | 0.75 |
| Age (years) | 36.3 ± 9.5 | 37.3 ± 10.1 | 35.1 ± 8.8 | 0.12 |
| Disease duration (years) | 10.5 ± 5.3 | 10.8 ± 5.9 | 10.1 ± 4.8 | 0.42 |
| EDSS | 2.2 ± 1.7 | 2.8 ± 1.9 | 1.7 ± 1.4 | <0.01 |
+, detectable; -, undetectable; M, male; F, female; EDSS, Expanded Disability Status Scale.
