Table 1. The baseline characteristics of the study patients and controls.
| AS patients (n = 84) | Controls (n = 30) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 26.1 ± 6.2 | 24.8 ± 3.2 |
| M/F | 62/22 | 16/14 |
| CRP(mg/dl) | 5.5 ± 4.1 | 2.1 ± 1.2 |
| ESR(mm/h) | 31.5 ± 22.6 | 8.6 ± 5.9 |
| BASDAI | 4.4 ± 2.2 | – |
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