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Serum PCT and CRP levels in study groups.
| CONTROLS | NAFLD | P value | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (n 50) | Focal Fatty liver (n3) | Steatohepatitis (n20) | Steatosis (n27) | ||
| PCT | 0.06 ± 0.01 | 0.03 ± 0.01 | 0.06 ± 0.01 | 0.04 ± 0.01 | ns |
| CRP | 2.90 ± 0.50 | 1.70 ± 0.70 | 5.20 ± 2.50* | 7.50 ± 1.60* | < 0.01 |
Serum CRP levels were significantly higher in simple steatosis and steatohepatitis groups compared to healthy controls (*p < 0.01). There were no significant differences between groups in serum PCT levels.
