Table 2.
Comparative analysis of hepatitis B virology in 272 patients with CHB and CHB + MAFLD
| Variables | N | CHB (n = 128) | CHB + MAFLD (n = 144) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HBV DNA below the LLD, n (%) | 95 | 38 (29.7) | 57 (39.6) | 0.088 |
| HBV DNA (log10 IU/mL) | 177 | 4.11 (3.32–5.17) | 3.62 (3.08–4.48) | 0.045* |
| pgRNA below the LLD, n (%) | 64 | 24 (18.8) | 40 (27.8) | 0.080 |
| pgRNA (log10 copies/mL) | 208 | 3.52 (2.99–4.24) | 3.20 (2.63–3.85) | 0.084 |
| HBsAg (log10 IU/mL) | 272 | 3.53 (2.71–3.97) | 3.15 (2.17–3.55) | 0.008* |
| Positive rate of HBeAg, n (%) | 75 | 43 (33.6) | 32 (22.2) | 0.036* |
Data are expressed as median (IQR) or number (%)
*Statistically significant at P < 0.05