TABLE 2.
Clinical characteristics of HCV+/HIV+ individuals (n = 20)
| Parameter | Baseline | EOT | Follow-up |
|---|---|---|---|
| CD4 count (cells/uL)c | 603.5 (298–1,452) | 696 (220–1,618) | 625 (233–1,463) |
| CD8 count (cells/uL)c | 694 (255–2,218) | 760.5 (242–2,817) | 695 (192–2,223) |
| CD4/CD8 ratioc | 0.75 (0.3–2.1) | 0.75 (0.2–1.9) | 0.9 (0.3–1.7) |
| Liver stiffness (kPa) | 7.7 (5.3–31.2) | NA | 6.4 (3.7–29.9)a,d |
| ALT (U/L)c | 42 (17–128) | 15.5 (8–70)b,d | 15.5 (7–44)b,d |
| AST (IU/L)c | 39 (21–136) | 24 (11–45)b,d | 22.5 (10–48)b,d |
| Albumin (g/dL)c | 39 (32–49) | 41 (38–46) | 42.5 (36–50)b,d |
| Platelets (×103/mm3)c | 192 (82–295) | 190.5 (86–343) | 178.5 (99–313) |
| Total bilirubin (ug/dL)c | 8.9 (3–47) | 7.1 (4.7–48.2) | 8.6 (3–26) |
Wilcoxon test.
Friedman test.
Median (range).
Difference from baseline is significant (P value < 0.05).