Inflammatory markers in the three patient groups
| C3 | C4 | ESR | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group number | (mean (SD)) | (mean (SD)) | (mean (SD)) |
| The normal ranges for C3, C4, and ESR are 670–1540 mg/l, 160–660 mg/l, and 0–20 mm/h, respectively. | |||
| *Significantly different v group 1 (p<0.050); †significantly different v group 1 (p<0.010). | |||
| ESR, erythrocyte sedimentation rate. | |||
| 1 | 1220 (160) | 200 (50) | 32 (30) |
| 2 | 880 (200)* | 170 (90) | 39 (38) |
| 3 | 780 (180)† | 120 (80)* | 33 (22) |