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World J Gastroenterol. Apr 21, 2006; 12(15): 2432-2436
Published online Apr 21, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i15.2432
Table 3 Relation between TTV-DNA and ALT levels in different liver disease groups
LiverdiseaseNo. of TTV-DNA + patientsn ( % )[ALT (nkat/L)]
833.5 - 33343335 - 66686669 - 10 002>10 002
Acute viral hepatitis106 (60)3 ( 30)0 ( NIL)1 (10 )
Chronic viral hepatits 77 (100)0 ( NIL)0 ( NIL)0 ( NIL)
Cirrhosis1514 (93.3)1 ( 6.7)0 ( NIL)0 ( NIL)
Fulminant hepatic failure30 ( NIL)0 ( NIL)0 ( NIL)3 (100 )