Table 3 The mean ± 2 standard error of ELISA OD readings of EBV serum IgG and IgA antibodies in different subgroups of NPC and CL patients
Group | Mean ELISA OD EBV serum IgG | Mean ELISA OD EBV serum IgA |
|---|---|---|
NPC patients with LE | 0.397 ± 0.036 | 0.527 ± 0.076 |
NPC patients with SCC | 0.239 ± 0.067 | 0.268 ± 0.09 |
CL patients with LE | 0.135 ± 0.01 | 0.11 ± 0.032 |
CL patients with SCC | 0.131 ± 0.008 | 0.093 ± 0.044 |
Below-median age group of NPC | 0.314 ± 0.039 | 0.486 ± 0.073 |
Above-median age group of NPC | 0.327 ± 0.047 | 0.3 ± 0.082 |
Regular smokers in NPC | 0.379 ± 0.043 | 0.493 ± 0.084 |
Non- regular smokers in NPC | 0.19 ± 0.057 | 0.213 ± 0.056 |
Regular alcohol consumers in NPC | 0.325 ± 0.05 | 0.466 ± 0.072 |
Non-regular alcohol consumers in NPC | 0.372 ± 0.041 | 0.445 ± 0.086 |
HNCA-positive family history group of NPC | 0.2 ± 0.065 | 0.177 ± 0.1 |
HNCA-negative family history group of NPC | 0.377 ± 0.041 | 0.499 ± 0.076 |