Table 3.
Clinical symptoms of participants across different types of HLA-DQ alleles
| Symptoms | HLA-DQ2 | HLA-DQ8 | HLA-DQ2/DQ8 | Both negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdominal pain | 12 (30.0) | 6 (40.0) | 0 | 11 (27.5) |
| Diarrhea | 4 (10.0) | 2 (13.3) | 0 | 1 (2.5) |
| Bloating | 7 (17.5) | 1 (6.7) | 0 | 7 (17.5) |
| Aphtous | 3 (7.5) | 1 (6.3) | 1 (25.0) | 11 (27.5) |
| Constipation | 9 (22.5) | 1 (6.7) | 3 (75.0) | 6 (15.0) |
| Anorexia | 4 (10.0) | 3 (18.8) | 1 (25.0) | 3 (7.5) |
| Osteopenia | 2 (5.0) | 2 (12.5) | 1 (25.0) | 1 (2.5) |
| Anemia | 19 (47.5) | 6 (37.5) | 0 | 19 (47.5) |
Data are presented as number (percent). Abbreviations: HLA: human leukocyte antigen