Clinical features Urinary MMP3 levels (ng/mL) P
Fever (presence versus absence) 2,34 ± 0,54 vs. 1,98±0,23 0,06
Abdominal pain (presence versus absence) 2,19 ±0,49 vs. 2,45±0,52 0,14
Arthritis (presence versus absence) 2,54 ±0,50 vs. 2,01 ± 0,37 0,00
Abbreviations: MMP3: Matrix metalloproteinase-3
Table 2: The MMP levels in urine according to the existing clinical evidence