Baseline features in responders and non-responders
| Responders (n=34) | Non-responders (n=73) | |
| Sex (M/F) | 23/11 | 44/29 |
| Age (years) (mean (SD)) | 8.9 (3.5) | 8.8 (3.4) |
| Duration of infection (years) | 2.5 (1.9) | 3.2 (2.1) |
| Source of infection | ||
| HbsAg+ mother | 11 (32%) | 24 (33%) |
| Household contact | 11 (32%) | 35 (47%) |
| Other or unknown | 12 (36%) | 14 (20%) |
| ALT (mean (SD))3-152 | 4.3 (3.0)3-150 | 2.3 (2.1)3-150 |
| Mean HAI (mean (SD))3-153 | 4.0 (1.5)3-160 | 3.1 (1.3)3-160 |
| HBV DNA <1000 pg/ml | 8/24 (33%)3-151 | 7/50 (14%)3-151 |