Underlying cause of death for hepatitis C and HBsAg positive subjects
| HCV (%) | HBsAg positive (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| HCV, hepatitis C virus; HBsAg, hepatitis B surface antigen; HIV, human immunodeficiency virus; AIDS, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome; SLE, systemic lupus erythematosus. | ||
| No deaths | 69 | 12 |
| Cancer (other than liver cancer) | 3 (4) | 3 (25) |
| Infectious diseases | 2 (3) | |
| Chronic diseases (diabetes mellitus) | 1 (1) | |
| Immune disorders (HIV, AIDS) | 17 (26) | |
| Substance dependency | 12 (18) | |
| Cardiovascular | 8 (12) | |
| Cerebrovascular | 1 (1) | |
| Respiratory diseases (including pneumonia) | 2 (3) | 1 (8) |
| Wounds | 6 (9) | 1 (8) |
| Other causes (sarcoidosis, epilepsy, SLE) | 3 (4) | |
| Liver cancer | 3 (4) | 3 (25) |
| Liver diseases | 3 (4) | 1 (8) |
| Viral hepatitis | 5 (7) | 1 (8) |
| Cause of death not found | 3 (4) | 2 (17) |