Table 4 Fecal calprotectin levels of Henoch–Schönlein purpura patients different clinical manifestations
Variable | Fecal calprotectin (mg/kg) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
Gastrointestinal involvement (no: yes) | 77.4 ± 97.6 | 379.9 ± 399.8 | 0.000* |
Site of gastrointestinal involvement (upper: lower) | 214.7 ± 150.5 | 581.8 ± 510.1 | 0.008* |
HSP recurrence (no: yes) | 216.5 ± 361.5 | 325.3 ± 299.8 | 0.218 |
Gastrointestinal symptom recurrence (no: yes) | 218.1 ± 349.4 | 344.0 ± 319.5 | 0.176 |
Stool occult blood result (negative: positive) | 149.3 ± 170.4 | 569.3 ± 518.2 | 0.004* |