Table 1.
Demographic characteristics and clinical features of participants.
| Parameters | HCV | SR-HCV | Healthy controls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number | 154 | 24 | 20 |
| Age (years) | 47 (28–65) | 52 (31–57) | 47 (42–54) |
| Sex (M/F) | 110/44 | 15/9 | 14/6 |
| Viraemia (log10 copies/mL) | 6.0 (1.3–7.6) | NA | NA |
| ALT (U/L) | 25 (5–420)* | 21 (7–87) | 14 (5–26) |
| AST (U/L) | 31 (4–226)* | 17 (6–57) | 12 (8–32) |
| Anti-HCV | Positive | Positive | Negative |
Normal values (NA): ALT ≤ 50 IU/L; AST ≤ 40 IU/L; HCV RNA ≤ 300 copies/mL; *P < 0.05 versus SR-HCV or HC. Data were expressed as median and range.