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The characteristics of the study subjects
| Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| No. of the participants | 40 |
| No. of the controls | 10 |
| Age-years (range)* | 55 ± 9 (25-72) |
| Sex Male/Female | 32/8 |
| Elevated serum ALT levels with HCV Ab | 19/40 (45%) |
| Anti-HBs | 16/40(40%) |
| Anti-HBc | 30/40(75%) |
*Expressed as mean+SD (range); ALT (normal range (0-41 IU/L)
