Table 2.
Demographic and clinical characteristics of patients with and without relapses in follow up period
| Variable | Relapses (52) | No relapses (116) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female (%) | 41 (78.8) | 90 (77.6) | 0.850 |
| Family history of MS | 13 (25) | 26 (22.4) | 0.710 |
| Serum Vitamin D* | 12.65 ± 13.30 | 22.08 ± 18.22 | < 0.001* |
| Age* | 34.09 ± 6.92 | 33.37 ± 8.03 | 0.570 |
| EDSS* | 3.00 ± 0.76 | 2.75±1.33 | 0.240 |
| Disease duration*,** | 7.56 ± 4.65 | 7.42 ± 5.16 | 0.670 |
| Diagnostic lag*, *** | 1.63 ± 2.29 | 1.18 ± 1.72 | 0.160 |
P is two-sided significant;
*
Numbers are provided as mean ± standard deviation;
**
Duration of disease from the first symptoms presentation;
***
Delay between symptoms presentation and definite diagnosis; EDSS: Expanded disability status scale