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Baseline characteristics of SLE patients and patients in the control group.
| Variables | SLE group (n=55) | Control group (n=25) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 33.0 (25.5–40) | 33.0 (27–46) | 0.614* (NS) |
| Sex female male | 51 (92.7%) | 23 (92.0%) | 0.909** (NS) |
| 4 (7.3%) | 2 (8.0%) | ||
| SLEDAI female male | 18.9 (5.0–32.0) | / | |
| 6.9 (2.9–15) | / |
*Data are presented as median (25th and 75th percentiles); NS-not significant compared between SLE and control group; p-probability; *Fisher’s Exact Test; **Pearson Chi-Square Test
