Table 4B.
(B) Comparison of HBeAg-negative patients with or without virological rebound by univariate analysis.
| Virological rebound | No | Yes | P-values |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number | 56 | 22 | |
| Age (years) | 54 ± 11 | 54 ± 10 | N.S. |
| Gender (male) | 40 | 12 | N.S. |
| HBV DNA (log IU/mL) | 5.9 ± 1.4 | 5.9 ± 1.0 | N.S. |
| ALT (IU/L) | 163 ± 179 | 137 ± 163 | N.S. |
| US: Cirrhosis (+) | 30 | 11 | N.S. |
| Periods to undetectable HBV DNA (months) | 7.3 ± 14.8 | 3.1 ± 2.1 | N.S. |
Data are expressed as mean ± SD. P-values, P-values between patients with or without virological rebound groups; HBeAg, hepatitis B e antigen; ALT, alanine aminotransferase; US, ultrasound findings; N.S., no statistically significant difference.