Viral Hepatitis
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World J Gastroenterol. Aug 14, 2007; 13(30): 4072-4079
Published online Aug 14, 2007. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v13.i30.4072
Table 1 Baseline characteristics of 44 patients with chronic hepatitis B sequentially treated with lamivudine and adefovir dipivoxil
LamivudineAdefovirP
ALT level (IU/L)310 ± 251336 ± 379NS
Total bilirubin level (mg/dL)1.7 ± 2.11.5 ± 1.0NS
Albumin level (g/dL)3.8 ± 0.63.9 ± 0.7NS
Positive for HBeAg [Nos. (%)]39 (88.6)33 (75.0)NS
HBV DNA level (log copies/mL)17.64 ± 0.777.36 ± 1.16NS