Table 4.
Characteristics of AOSD patients with initially active disease and follow up at first and last visit
| Parameter | First IL-18 determination | Last IL-18 determination |
|---|---|---|
| Number | 11 | 11 |
| Age in years (SD; Range) | 38 (±16.0; 19–63) | 40.4 (±16.0; 20–64) |
| Time after first IL-18 determination in months (SD; Range) | 0 | 27.5 (±26.4; 3–67) |
| Rau Score (SD; Range) | 4.18 (±1.47; 2–6) | 0.36 (±67; 0–2) |
| CRP mg/l (SD; Range) | 104.4 (±68.4; 16.2–208) | 7.8 (±8.3; < 5–32.7) |
| ESR mm/1 h (SD; Range) | 51 (±23; 11–82) | 14.5 (±13.4; 2–47) |
| IL-18 pg/ml (Range)* | 12,500 (850–408,000) | 402 (20–7560) |
| WBC Gpt/ml (SD; Range) | 15.0 (± 11.6; 5.4–46.5) | 7.3 (± 1.78; 4.9–9.7) |
*Median; SD Standard Deviation, CRP C-reactive protein, ESR erythrocyte sedimentation rate, WBC white blood cell count