Table I.
Baseline characteristics of patients with HEV-related acute liver failure and healthy individuals.
| Characteristics | Healthy (n=13) | Acute liver failure (n=13) |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | ||
| Male | 8 | 10 |
| Female | 5 | 3 |
| Age (years) | 34.5±7.1 | 39.5±7.3 |
| ALT (U/l) | 30.6±5.5 | 694.9±331.7 |
| AST (U/l) | 29.0±4.6 | 455.8±217.7 |
| TBIL (μmol/l) | 11.2±3.2 | 258.8±66.1 |
| PTA (%) | 93.7±5.4 | 29.4±4.3 |
Measurement data are the mean ± standard deviation. HEV, hepatitis E virus; ALT, alanine aminotransferase; AST, aspartate aminotransferase; TBIL, total bilirubin; PTA, prothrombin time activity.