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World J Gastroenterol. Oct 21, 2011; 17(39): 4414-4420
Published online Oct 21, 2011. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v17.i39.4414
Published online Oct 21, 2011. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v17.i39.4414
1Group A (n = 35) | 2Group B (n = 34) | |
Mean age (yr) | 47.6 ± 4.9 | 47.1 ± 5.4 |
Sex (M/F) | 22/13 | 20/14 |
HCV exposure time (yr) | 6.44 ± 4.2 | 7.08 ± 4.4 |
BMI (kg/m2) | 27.1 ± 3.1 | 27.4 ± 2.9 |
HCV genotype (n) | ||
1a | 3 | 3 |
1b | 24 | 25 |
2a | 2 | 2 |
3a | 6 | 4 |
Probable exposure (n) | ||
Blood transfusion | 12 | 16 |
Intravenous drug abuse | 7 | 6 |
Occupational | 3 | 2 |
Unknown | 13 | 10 |
- Citation: Malaguarnera M, Vacante M, Giordano M, Motta M, Bertino G, Pennisi M, Neri S, Malaguarnera M, Volti GL, Galvano F. L-carnitine supplementation improves hematological pattern in patients affected by HCV treated with Peg interferon-α 2b plus ribavirin. World J Gastroenterol 2011; 17(39): 4414-4420
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v17/i39/4414.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v17.i39.4414