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Serum PCT and TGF-β levels before and after treatment between the two groups.
| Groups | Observation Group | Control Group | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PCT (μg/L) | Before Treatment | 20.10±2.56 | 20.76±2.88 |
| After Treatment | 2.44±0.38*# | 6.58±0.82 | |
| TGF-β (ng/L) | Before Treatment | 103.26±12.88 | 102.99±12.25 |
| After Treatment | 84.12±10.78*# | 95.26±13.18 |
Note:
suggests P<0.05 compared to before treatment, and # suggests P<0.05 compared to the control group.
