Table 1.
Selected characteristics among patients with chronic hepatitis C (n = 79)
| Characteristics | n (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | Mean ± standard deviation | 64·5 ± 10·6 |
| Gender | Male | 15 (19) |
| Body mass index (kg/m2) | Mean ± standard deviation | 21·5 ± 3·3 |
| Other underlying illness | Present | 26 (33) |
| Diabetes mellitus | Present | 8 (10) |
| Asthma | Present | 5 (6) |
| Atopic dermatitis | Present | 5 (6) |
| Heart disease | Present | 4 (5) |
| Renal disease | Present | 3 (4) |
| 2009/10 seasonal influenza vaccination | Vaccinated | 31 (39) |
| Clinical condition at A(H1N1)pdm09 vaccination | ||
| Duration from diagnosis (years) | Mean ± standard deviation | 14·7 ± 10·3 |
| Data missing | 2 | |
| Current treatment for liver disease | ||
| Stronger Neo‐Minophagen C | Receive | 15 (19) |
| Interferon | Receive | 31 (39) |
| Laboratory data | ||
| Platelet count (×104/mm3) | <10·0 | 20 (25) |
| Albumin level (g/dl) | <3·5 | 10 (13) |
| Data missing | 1 | |
| Prothrombin activity (%) | <80 | 11 (15) |
| Data missing | 9 | |
| Child‐Pugh Score | 5+ | 20 (29) |
| Data missing | 9 | |
| Hepatocellular carcinoma | Present | 6 (8) |
Data are expressed as n (%) unless otherwise indicated.