Table I.
Clinical data of the low-level HBsAg and high-level HBsAg groups of chronic asymptomatic HBV carriers.
| Parameter | Low-level HBsAg group (n=276) | High-level HBsAg group (n=1,032) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | |||
| Male | 169 | 671 | >0.05 |
| Female | 107 | 361 | |
| Age (years, means ± SD) | 55.09±16.45 | 43.63±10.95 | <0.05 |
| Laboratory results | |||
| ALT (U/l, means ± SD) | 23.13±9.60 | 25.32±10.54 | >0.05 |
| HBsAg (IU/ml, means ± SD) | 2.95±3.19 | 5,162.32±12,592.25 | <0.05 |
| HBV DNA (log10 IU/ml, means ± SD) | 1.32±1.60 | 2.93±2.83 | <0.05 |
| HBV DNA positive rate (%) | 45.65 (126/276) | 94.00 (94/100) | <0.05 |
ALT, alanine aminotransferase; HbsAg, HBV surface antigen; HBV, hepatitis B virus; SD, standard deviation.