Table 3.
Treatment for IgA nephropathy patients with normal/elevated serum IgA
| Variable | Normal IgA group n=50 | Elevated IgA group n=18 | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Therapy | 0.159 | ||
| Steroids (Half dosage) | 34 (68.0) | 13 (72.2) | |
| 1-3-5a | 11 (22.0) | 3 (16.7) | |
| 1-2-3b | 12 (24.0) | 6 (33.3) | |
| Steroids (Adequate dosage) | 7 (14.0) | 0 | |
| Steroids (Half dosage) +MMF | 9 (18.0) | 5 (27.8) |
Abbreviations: MMF, mycophenolate mofetil.
a
Steroids (500 mg/d) by venous transfusion during the first 3 days of the 1st, 3rd and 5th months after treatment.
b
Steroids (500 mg/d) by venous transfusion during the first 3 days of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd months after treatment.