Table 4.
Multivariate analysis of factors contributing to an SVR in elderly patients
Risk factor | Odds ratio | 95% confidence interval | P value | |
---|---|---|---|---|
RVR | ||||
yes | 1 | 0.998 | ||
no | 0.000 | 0.000 | ||
EVR | ||||
yes | 1 | |||
no | 0.115 | 0.040-0.330 | < 0.001 | |
HCV genotype | ||||
1 | 0.534 | 0.093-3.050 | 0.480 | |
2 | 1 | |||
Gender | ||||
male | 1.055 | 0.370-3.004 | 0.921 | |
female | 1 | |||
Platelet count | ||||
> 15 × 104/mm3 | 1 | |||
≤ 15 × 104/mm3 | 0.838 | 0.285-2.468 | 0.748 |
RVR rapid virological response; EVR early virological response; HCV hepatitis C virus