TABLE – II:
Demographic profile of different genotypes of HCV: *p<0.05 Genotype 1 vs. 3, Figures in parenthesis denote percentages
| Features | Genotype 1 | Genotype 2 | Genotype 3 | Genotype4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N | 17 | 6 | 20 | 1:0 |
| Male: Female | 12:5 | 5:1 | 12:8 | 1:0 |
| Mean age (yr.) | 49±17 | 39±16 | 40±17 | 37 |
| Distribution | 39% | 14% | 45% | 2% |
| S.ALT (IU/L) | 104±75 | 168±146 | 87±60 | 80 |
| S. albumin(g/dl) | 3.1±1.2 | 3.3±8 | 3.4±1.4 | 3.2 |
| Histology | ||||
| Chronic hepatitis | 7(41) | 5 (83) | 17 (85) | 1(100) |
| Cirrhosis | 10 (59)* | 1 (17) | 3 (15)* |