| Clinical Parameter | Cryoglobulin Positive (n = 23) | Cryoglobulin Negative (n = 42) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male (%) | 13 (57) | 34 (81) | 0.04 |
| Age (mean yrs) | 44.6 | 45.8 | 0.73* |
| Genotype 3 (%) | 15 (65) | 19 (45) | 0.10 |
| Cirrhosis (%) | 13 (57) | 10 (24) | 0.09 |
| Renal Function (mean Cr) | 67 | 72 | 0.17* |
| Viral load (mean IU/ml) | 5.2x105 | 4.6x105 | 0.23* |
| Any symptoms (%) (excluding fatigue) | 12 (52) | 16 (38) | 0.30~ |
| Fatigue (median score/10) | 5 | 5 | 0.75 |