Prevalence of sustained response in the 96 patients treated with interferon (IFN) for 6–12 months
| Genotype | No of cases | Median age (y) at start of IFN | Sustained response (n (%)) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statistical analysis: distribution of sustained response in relation to different genotypes: p<0.001. Genotype 2+3 versus type 1, p<0.001. | |||
| 1a | 24 | 7.5 | 3 (12) |
| 1b | 44 | 9 | 6 (14) |
| 2 | 11 | 11.5 | 7 (64) |
| 3 | 10 | 7 | 5 (50) |
| Other | 7 | 8 | 0 |