Research Article

Association between Interleukin-10-1082 G/A and Tumor Necrosis Factor- 308 G/A Gene Polymorphisms and Respiratory Distress Syndrome in Iranian Preterm Infants

Table 2

Distribution of TNF-α-308 polymorphism, need for mechanical ventilator and surfactant and death in various categories.

VariableCategoryA/AG/ATotal value

SurfactantYes26 (92.9%)2 (7.1%)28 (100%)0.271
No174 (82.9%)36 (17.1%)210 (100%)

VentilatorYes31 (93.9%)2 (6.1%)33 (100%)0.094
No169 (82.4%)36 (17.6%)205 (100%)

DeathYes22 (95.7%)1 (4.3%)23 (100%)0.139
No178 (82.8%)37 (17.2%)215 (100%)