Table 1 Characteristics of anti-HEV positive and negative patients in relation to HEV coinfection.
From: Hepatitis E virus infection in hemodialysis patients: A seroepidemiological survey in Iran
Characteristics | Anti-HEV positive (n = 24) | Anti-HEV negative (n = 300) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
Age (year)a | 58.7 ± 12 | 53 ± 15.3 | NS |
Sex (M/F) | 15/9 | 175/125 | NS |
Incidence of blood transfusion | 3.5 ± 6.6 | 2.5 ± 7 | NS |
HBV-positive patients | 0/24 (0%) | 15/300 (5%) | NS |
Anti-HCV-positive patients | 2/24 (8.3%) | 64/300 (21.3%) | NS |