Table 2.
Demographic and clinical profile of patients with isolated anti-HBc IgG positivity in relation to hepatitis C virus
| Clinical presentation | HCV positive (n = 8) (%) | HCV negative (n = 20) (%) | P-value* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 46.22 ± 11.7 | 48.5 ± 12.6 | NS (>0.05) |
| Abdominal discomfort | 8 (88.8) | 12 (85.7) | NS (>0.05) |
| Fever | 7 (77.7) | 10 (71.4) | NS (>0.05) |
| Anorexia | 6 (66.6) | 10 (71.4) | NS (>0.05) |
| Prodromal symptoms | 6 (66.6) | 9 (64.2) | NS (>0.05) |
| Jaundice | 6 (66.6) | 11 (78.5) | NS (>0.05) |
| Nausea | 6 (66.6) | 8 (57.1) | NS (>0.05) |
| Vomiting | 6 (66.6) | 7 (50) | NS (>0.05) |
| Hematemesis | 3 (33.3) | 7 (50) | NS (>0.05) |
| Pruritus | 3 (33.3) | 5 (35.7) | NS (>0.05) |
| Malena | 2 (22.2) | 6 (42.8) | NS (>0.05) |
| Clay stools | 0 | 1 (7.1) | NS (>0.05) |
*
Statistical analysis done using Chi square test