Anti-ssDNA and anti-dsDNA antibody concentrations in the different patient groups
| Group number | Age (years) | Anti-ssDNA1 | Anti-dsDNA2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The antibodies were measured in units of IU/ml. | |||
| ds, double stranded; ss, single stranded. | |||
| (M/F ratio) | Mean (SD; range) | Mean (SD; range) | Mean (SD; range) |
| 1 (0/12) | 44 (14; 20–65) | 12 (6; 2–19) | 3 (5; 0–17) |
| 2 (2/10) | 47 (13; 32–75) | 245 (97; 142–479) | 15 (6; 5–22) |
| 3 (1/11) | 52 (14; 37–87) | 383 (86; 270–501) | 297 (136; 152–524) |