Table 2: Characteristics of VHB Cirrhotics.
Parameter |
Number |
% |
Cirrhosis |
40 |
14.8 |
Sex ratio |
2.3 |
|
Average age ± SD* (years) |
55.4 ± 12.6 |
|
Median age (years) |
54.5 |
|
Diabetes |
10 |
25.0 |
Metabolic syndrome |
6 |
15.0 |
Treated cases |
26 |
65.0 |
SVR |
16 |
40.0 |
Likely mode of contamination |
|
|
Care-related contamination |
33 |
82.5 |
Traditional practices and piercing |
7 |
17.5 |