Table 2.
Factors associated with levels of tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α) and interferon γ (IFN-γ)
| TNFα | Positive + high positive (n = 10) | Low positive (n = 9) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (months) | 3.1 ±1.9 | 2.3 ±1.2 | 1 |
| Bilirubin (mg/dl) | 11 ±7 | 11.1 ±5.3 | 1.1 |
| SGOT (IU/l) | 237.8 ±158 | 251.8 ±150 | 0.557 |
| SGPT (IU/l) | 147.9 ±126.2 | 203.8 ±206 | 0.0033 |
| IFN-γ | Positive (n = 16) | Low positive + negative (n = 4) | P-value |
| Age (months) | 3.1 ±1.9 | 2.3 ±1.2 | 1 |
| Bilirubin (mg/dl) | 11.9 ±6.3 | 8.6 ±3.9 | 0.667 |
| SGOT (IU/l) | 268.9 ±144.2 | 131.8 ±111.2 | 0 |
| SGPT (IU/l) | 164.2 ±163.4 | 188.8 ±188.6 | 0.201 |
SGOT – serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase, SGPT – serum glutamate pyruvate transaminase