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World J Gastroenterol. Aug 14, 2011; 17(30): 3526-3530
Published online Aug 14, 2011. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v17.i30.3526
Table 5 Virological response in predicting ADV resistance at week 96
VariablesAdefovir resistanceSensitivity (%, 95% CI)SpecificityPositive predictive valueNegative predictive value
n (%)(%, 95% CI)(%, 95% CI)(%, 95% CI)
HBV DNA level ≥ 60 IU/mL at Week 12 (n = 59)12 (20)85 (56–97)25 (15–38)20 (11–33)89 (63-98)
HBV DNA level > 2000 IU/mL at Week 12 (n = 38)12 (32)85 (56–97)58 (45–70)31 (18–48)84 (81–99)
HBV DNA level ≥ 60 IU/mL at Week 24 (n = 51)12 (24)85 (56–97)38 (26-51)23 (13–38)92 (73–98)
HBV DNA level > 2000 IU/mL at Week 24 (n = 32)11 (34)78 (48–94)66 (53–77)34 (19–53)93 (80–98)
HBV DNA level ≥ 60 IU/mL at Week 48 (n = 43)12 (28)85 (56–97)51 (38–63)28 (16–44)72 (56–84)
HBV DNA level > 2000 IU/mL at Week 48 (n = 27)9 (33)64 (35–86)71 (58–81)33 (17–53)90 (77–96)