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Table 2 Comparison of systemic disease prevalence rate and leukocyte esterase activity in the patients with below (Group 1) or above (Group 2) median groups

From: Salivary leukocyte esterase activity by SillHa is a risk indicator of periodontal disease

 

Leukocyte esterase activity

 

Group 1

Group 2

Number of patients

20

16

Prevalence (%)

30

81.2

Cardiovascular disease

4

8

Mental disorder

1

0

Autoimmune disease

0

1

Bone disease

0

1

Renal disease

0

1

Diabetes

1

1

Inflammatory disease

0

1