Table 2.
Hematological changes following antiviral therapy.
| Variable | Baseline | End of treatment | Change | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platelet count | ||||
| Mean ± SD | 112.55 ± 30.19 | 146.91 ± 46.02 | 34.36 ± 48.17 | ≤0.001 |
| Median (IQR) | 119 (100.30 : 134) | 145 (116.50 : 186) | 26 (16.20 : 52) | |
| WBCs | ||||
| Mean ± SD | 5.88 ± 2.24 | 6.38 ± 2.48 | 0.49 ± 2.27 | ≤0.032 |
| Median (IQR) | 5.4 (4.3 : 6.55) | 5.75 (4.5 : 7.7) | 0.35 (0.2 : 1.15) | |
| Hemoglobin | ||||
| Mean ± SD | 13.94 ± 1.65 | 12.75 ± 1.51 | −1.19 ± 0.14 | ≤0.001 |
| Median (IQR) | 13.95 (12.85 : 15.25) | 12.60 (11.70 : 13.75) | -1.35 (1.15 : 1.5) |
SD: standard deviation; IQR: interquartile range; WBCs: white blood cells.