Table 1 Main characteristics of study groups and anti PGL-I serology data.
From: Immunologically reactive M. leprae antigens with relevance to diagnosis and vaccine development
Group | Sex ratio (m/f) | Mean age (years, range) | BI (mean, range) | PGL-I serology mean OD (range) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PB (29 TT/36 BT) | 31/34 | 33 (18-76) | 0 (0) | 0,19 (0 - 1,03) |
MB (23 BL/42 LL) | 37/28 | 51 (18-100) | 3.75 (0.5-6.0) | 0,82 (0,08 - 2,76) |
HHC | 32/33 | 36 (19-60) | na | 0,09 (0 - 0,53) |
TB | 39/26 | 38 (20-67) | na | 0,07 (0 - 0,30) |
EC | 32/33 | 35 (18-58) | na | 0,07 (0,01 - 0,30) |