Table 2. Serum Markers of Previous HBV Exposure.
| All Patients | Liver Biopsy Subgroup | |
|---|---|---|
| HBV markers positive, No. (%) | 73 (53.3%) | 19 (54.3%) |
| Anti-HBc positive | 25 (18.3%) | 7 (20%) |
| Anti-HBc/anti-HBs positive | 24 (17.5%) | 7 (20%) |
| Anti-HBc/anti-HBe positive | 9 (6.6%) | 2 (5.7%) |
| Anti-HBc/anti-HBs/anti-HBe positive | 13 (9.5%) | 1 (2.9%) |
| Anti-HBs positive | 2 (1.5%) | 2 (5.7%) |
Abbreviations: HBV, hepatitis B virus; anti-HBc, antibodies to hepatitis B core antigen; anti-HBs, antibodies to hepatitis B surface antigen; anti-HBe, antibodies to hepatitis B e antigen.