From: The phenotype and genotype of rheumatoid arthritis in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Patients | Average age (years) | Disease duration | DAS-28 >5.1 | Clinical presentation* | Frequency of deformities |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Without X-ray | 53.3 ± 16.0 | 4.5 ± 2.4 | 100% | 100% | 21.6% |
With X-ray | 49.9 ± 14.0 | 3.5 ± 2.6 | 100% | 100% | 22.0% |
Without serology | 50.9 ± 15.3 | 4.1 ± 2.8 | 100% | 100% | 21.4% |
With serology | 51.6 ± 14.9 | 3.9 ± 2.9 | 100% | 100% | 22.2% |