Search for of VZV antigen in GCA-positive or -negative ascending aortic resections.
| Variables | GCA, n = 47 | Controls, n = 10 | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, yrs, mean ± SD | 72.7 ± 7.6 | 68.0 ± 3.5 | 0.06 |
| Sex, M:F | 15:32 | 5:5 | 0.3 |
| Positive VZV IHC, n (%) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | – |
P values from Student t test or chi-square test; p < 0.05 are significant. GCA: giant cell arteritis; VZV: varicella zoster virus; IHC: immunohistochemistry.