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World J Gastroenterol. Jun 7, 2007; 13(21): 2983-2985
Published online Jun 7, 2007. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v13.i21.2983
Table 1 Characteristics of patients with Behcet's disease
Age (yr)36.2 ± 11.4 (18-67)
Female/male ratio21/24
Mean duration of the disease (mo)35 ± 14 (16-84)
HLA B5 (+)89%
Recurrent oral ulcers100%
Eye lesions22%
Genital ulcers98%
Skin lesions13%
Arthralgia42%
Deep vein thrombosis0%
Positive pathergy test98%