Table 3.
Comparison of various liver function tests and persistence of various markers of HEV infection in pregnant and non-pregnant females
| Pregnant females (N = 10) | Non-Pregnant females (N = 11) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| S. bilirubin(mg %) | 8.84 ± 2.23 | 7.518 ± 4.72 | 0.44 |
| S. AST (IU) | 1156.4 ± 183.04 | 925.81 ± 527.86 | 0.20 |
| S. ALT (IU) | 1295.3 ± 877.95 | 1272.53 ± 831.88 | 0.95 |
| S. ALP (IU) | 956.6 ± 511.51 | 1103 ± 814.77 | 0.63 |
| Viremia† | 36.1 ± 5.82 | 29.09 ± 5.87 | 0.016 |
| Fecal shedding† | 18.4 ± 4.19 | 13.0 ± 3.72 | 0.006 |
| IgM anti HEV† | 40.1 ± 5.80 | 39.90 ± 4.86 | 0.84 |
| Mortality (no.) | 2 | 0 | |
All values given in mean ± SD
† Maximum duration of persistence in days