Table 1 Baseline characteristics of the MS and control groups
From: Prevalence of antinuclear antibody in patients with multiple sclerosis: a case-control study
Characteristics | Case, n = 115 | Control, n = 103 |
|---|---|---|
Mean age, years (SD) | 33 (±8.9) | 34 (±8.5) |
Gender | ||
Male | 48 (41.7%) | 22 (21.3%) |
Female | 67 (58.2%) | 81 (78.64%) |
EDSS | 1.7 (SD±1.9) | |
Disease duration | 7 years (SD±6.5) | |
Type of MS | 98% RRMS,13%SPMS,1.7%PPMS | |
ANA positivity | 74.8% | 65% |