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Frequency of VZV Antigen in TAs Pathologically Positive and Negative for GCA and in Normal TAs
| Variable | TAs | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| GCA Positive | GCA Negative | Normal | |
| Total TAs analyzed, No. | 93 | 70 | 49 |
| VZV antigen–positive TAs, No. (%) | 68 (73) | 45 (64) | 11 (22) |
Abbreviations: GCA, giant cell arteritis; TAs, temporal arteries; VZV, varicella-zoster virus.
