Table 1

 Summary of anti-SK results and ASOT/ADB titres in the study group (n = 47)

IndigenousNon-indigenousTotalp Value
ADB, anti-DNAse B antibodies; ASOT, antistreptolysin O antibodies; NS, not significant; SK, streptokinase.
Positive ASOT/ADB titres14/19 (74%)4/28 (14%)18/47 (38%)<0.001
Positive anti-SK14/19 (74%)7/28 (25%)21/47 (45%)<0.001
Equivocal anti-SK3/19 (16%)4/28 (14%)7/47 (15%)NS
Negative anti-SK2/19 (10%)17/28 (61%)19/47 (40%)<0.001