Table I.
Pairwise comparison between HCV RNA load in the serum or hepatic parenchyma cell volume and the inflammation grade (G1-G4) in HCV-infected patients.
| Grade | HCV level (serum)a | HCV level (parenchyma)b |
|---|---|---|
| G1 | 5.299±1.527 | 5.461±1.506 |
| G2 | 5.661±1.343 | 5.854±1.319 |
| G3 | 5.408±1.123 | 5.740±1.140 |
| G4 | 6.164±1.234 | 6.610±1.158c |
a
F=0.904 and P=0.445
b
F=1.453 and P=0.238
c
P<0.05 vs. G1. F is a statistical index representing differences between distinct inflammation grades. G1, slight inflammation; G2, moderate inflammation; G3, severe inflammation; G4, highly severe inflammation; HCV, hepatitis C virus.