Research Article

Effect of Proinflammatory Cytokines (IL-6, TNF-α, and IL-1β) on Clinical Manifestations in Indian SLE Patients

Table 2

The occurrence of clinical manifestations of the disease in active () and inactive () SLE patients.

Clinical manifestationsActive ()Inactive () value
(%) (%)

Rash (malar/discoid)42 (38.18)16 (45.71)0.4360
Photosensitivity39 (35.49)07 (20)0.0988
Arthritis68 (61.81)19 (54.29)0.4360
Serositis15 (13.64)03 (8.57)0.5632
Renal disorders63 (57.27)07 (20)0.0002
Neurological disorders14 (12.72)00
Cutaneous involvement18 (16.36)05 (14.29)1.000
Hematological disorders21 (19.09)12 (34.29)0.0687