| CHB Group | Inactive HBsAg Carrier Group | Cirrhosis-HBV Group | Control Group |
---|---|---|---|---|
n | 33 | 31 | 12 | 16 |
Age (years) | 39 ± 12.8 | 38 ± 8.3 | 40.9 ± 11.6 | 31.6 ± 6 |
Gender (M/F) | 20/13 | 19/12 | 7/5 | 9/7 |
ALT IU/L | 100 ± 32* | 24.8 ± 9.3 | 40.6 ± 18.5** | 17.5 ± 8.4 |
Smoking Habit | Â | Â | Â | Â |
   Percent | 45.45 | 41.93 | 41.66 | 43.75 |
   Cigarettes/day | 8.8 ± 4.1 | 7.8 ± 3.1 | 9.2 ± 3.8 | 9.8 ± 3.1 |
   Duration(years) | 15.5 ± 9.4 | 16.6 ± 7.0 | 14.4 ± 8.9 | 12 ± 5.9 |