Table 3.
Presence of IgE Antibodies
| Antibody | Total | AR | Control | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| n (%) | n (%) | n (%) | ||
| n=89 | n=60 | n=29 | ||
| IgE (+) | 73 (82) | 50 (83.3) | 23 (79.3) | 0.76 |
| IgE vs Staph A | 62 (69.7) | 43 (71.1) | 19 (65.5) | 0.62 |
| IgE vs Staph B | 65 (73) | 44 (73.3) | 21 (72.4) | 0.99 |
| IgE vs Staph C | 61 (68.5) | 42 (70) | 19 (65.5) | 0.80 |
| IgE vs TSST | 71 (79.8) | 49 (81.7) | 22 (75.9) | 0.57 |
Notes: IgE (+). The presence of IgE was considered positive for any of the 4 toxins. p-value obtained by Fisher’s exact test for 2×2 tables.
Abbreviations: AR, Allergic rhinitis; TSST, toxic shock syndrome toxin.