A (HCV RNA negative) | B (HCV RNA positive) | |
---|---|---|
Number | 35 | 31 |
Mean age (range) | 38.6 (19–68) | 38.2 (28–64) |
Sex | 23M, 12F | 19M, 12F |
Estimated duration of infection (years) | (not known in 4 cases) | (not known in 11 casess) |
Maximum | 17.5 | 14.3 |
Minimum | 8.5 | 12.3 |
Route of infection | ||
IVDU | 25 (71) | 15 (48) |
Blood/blood products | 6 (17) | 5 (16) |
Sexual/familial | 1 (3) | 1 (3) |
Unknown | 3 (9) | 10 (32) |
Unless otherwise indicated, values in parentheses are percentages.
IVDU, intravenous drug use.