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Demographic features of study group
| Group | No. of subjects | Mean age (yr) (range) | % of males | % Genotype 1 | HCV RNA (IU/ml) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uninfected controls | 10 | 34 (21-54) | 60 | NAa | NA |
| Chronic HCV infection (peripheral) | 27 | 51 (21-71) | 48 | 100 | 1.2 × 106 |
| Chronic HCV infection (liver) | 15 | 50 (38-59) | 93 | 67 | 0.8 × 106 |
NA, not applicable.
