Baseline characteristics of the 75 patients suffering from chronic hepatitis C
| All patients (n=75) | Autoantibody positive patients (n=32) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age (y) | 47 (13) | 48 (15) |
| Sex (M:F) | 42:33 | 16:16 |
| Body mass index (kg/m2) | 25.0 (3.4) | 24.8 (2.8) |
| HCV genotype (1a:1b:3a:4c)1-150 | 9:38:9:1 | 3:15:4:1 |
| Therapy duration (months) | 8.3 (3.5) | 8.1 (3.7) |
| IFN-α type (2a:2b:lymphoblastoid) | 7:55:13 | 4:20:8 |
↵1-150 Analysed only in 57/75 patients.
HCV, hepatitis C virus; IFN-α, interferon alpha.