Viral Hepatitis
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World J Gastroenterol. Dec 28, 2005; 11(48): 7560-7563
Published online Dec 28, 2005. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v11.i48.7560
Table 2 Histological changes in liver biopsies
Treated group (n = 14)
Untreated group (n = 9)
BaselinePost losartanBaselineSecond biopsy
Histology activity index8.08±2.568.54±1.517.0±2.127.6±2.3
Fibrosis stage3.29±1.442.64±1.222.67±23.56±2.13
Sub-endothelial fibrosis (pixels/inch2)2.48±1.041.00±0.53a1.65±0.431.55±0.27