From: Serum antinucleosome-specific antibody as a marker of autoimmunity in children with autism
 | Children with autism (n = 60) | Control group (n = 60) |
---|---|---|
Age (in years) | 7 (3) | 6 (4) |
Sex (male/female) | 49/11 | 50/10 |
Family history of autoimmune diseases | 24/60 (40%) | 5/60 (8.3%) |
Rheumatoid arthritis | 14 | 3 |
Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus | 4 | 1 |
Systemic lupus erythematosus | 3 | 1 |
Autoimmune thyroiditis | 2 | Â |
Rheumatic fever | 1 | Â |