Incidence rates and severity of hepatitis reactivation
| Hepatitis reactivation | HCV 1b (n = 106) | HCV 2c (n = 100) | All patients (n = 206) |
|---|---|---|---|
| a versus b, p <0.001. | |||
| c versus d, p = 0.001. | |||
| e versus f, g versus h, and i versus l, NS. | |||
| ALT, alanine aminotransferase; HCV, hepatitis C virus. | |||
| Cases | 8a | 31b | 39 |
| Rate×1000 person years | 15.0c | 55.6d | 34.9 |
| No of ALT flares×patient | 1–3e (median 1) | 1–4f (median 1) | 1–4 (median 1) |
| Severity (IU/l) | 201–754g (median 458) | 217–2200h (median 460) | 201–2200 (median 460) |
| Duration (months) | 6–24i (median 6) | 6–90l (median 12) | 6–90 (median 6) |