Fig. 3

Levels of cytokine profile categorized by the time of physical examination. A IFN-γ, B IL-10, C IL-2, D IL-4, E IL-6, and F TNF-α. The median levels of cytokines in the first, second, and third physical examination were compared using Kruskal-Wallis test. The sample sizes in the first, second, and third physical examination were 183, 166, and 159, respectively. Data are shown as min, Q25, Q50, Q75, and max value. *P < 0.001