Table I.
Comparison of clinical features between the infection and non-infection groups.
| Clinical feature | Infection (n=53) | Non-infection (n=84) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| HBC-HE/ALD-HE | 37/16 | 55/29 | 0.599 |
| Gender (male/female) | 36/17 | 53/31 | 0.564 |
| Age (years) | 60.01±11.99 | 67.23±10.32 | 0.187 |
| Child-Pugh class (A/B/C) | 12/30/11 | 39/33/12 | 0.007 |
| Ascites, n (%) | 44 (83.02) | 53 (63.10) | 0.012 |
| Gastroesophageal varices, n (%) | 39 (73.58) | 60 (71.43) | 0.784 |
| Splenomegaly, n (%) | 48 (90.57) | 56 (66.67) | 0.001 |
Age data are mean ± standard deviation (SD). HBC-HE, hepatitis B virus-related cirrhosis with hepatic encephalopathy; ALD-HE, alcoholic cirrhosis with hepatic encephalopathy.