Table-II.
Biochemical characteristics of the study groups.
| Parameter (Mean ±SD) | Group 1 (n = 34) | Group 2 (n = 37) | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Blood Cell(x103/mm3) | 9.77±2.69 | 10.62±2.92 | 0.208 |
| Hemoglobin (g/dl) | 11.67±1.16 | 11.07±1.24 | <0.05 |
| Hematocrit(%) | 35.76±3.33 | 34.01±3.60 | <0.05 |
| Platelet Count (x103/mm3) | 236.51±82.11 | 255.71±81.57 | 0.327 |
| AST (IU/L) | 136.09±89.4 | 90.81±42.2 | <0.01 |
| ALT (IU/L) | 213±175 | 114.4±93.2 | <0.01 |
| Total Bilirubin (µmol/L) | 0.92±0.64 | 0.72±0.51 | 0.09 |
| Conjugated Bilirubin (µmol/L) | 0.62±0.5 | 0.41±0.3 | <0.05 |
AST: Aspartate Aminotransferase, ALT: Alanineaminotransferase.