Table 5.
Yes n (%) |
Strengthen n (%) |
Neutral n (%) |
Weaken n (%) |
|
---|---|---|---|---|
Consistency of pattern of symptoms | 4 (16) | 0 (0) | 24 (96) | 1 (4) |
Consistency of time to onset | 2 (8) | 0 (0) | 25 (100) | 0 (0) |
Identifiable subgroup at risk | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 25 (100) | 0 (0) |
Conclusion: would the series of posts (i.e. cumulative evidence) strengthen/neutralise/weaken the suspicion of a causal association? | 3 (12) | 21 (84) | 1 (4) |