Baseline characteristics by status of HCV infection.

Note: Data are expressed as number (percentage) for categorical variables and mean ± standard deviation for continuous variables. Statistical comparisons between viral hepatitis categories were performed using chi-square test for categorical variables and analysis of variance for continuous variables. eGFR was calculated using the 4-variable MDRD study equation. Conversion factors for units: hemoglobin in g/dL to g/L, x10; serum albumin in g/dL to g/L, x10; serum cholesterol in mg/dL to mmol/L, x0.02586; serum uric acid in mg/dL to µmol/L, x59.48; serum creatinine in mg/dL to µmol/L, x88.4; serum glucose in mg/dL to mmol/L, x0.05551; eGFR in mL/min/1.73m2 to mL/s/1.73m2, x0.01667; Urine protein creatinine ratio in mg/mg to mg/mmol, x1.13; no conversion is necessary for platelet levels in 103/µL and 109/L. Abbreviations: BMI, body mass index; ALT, alanine aminotransferase; eGFR, estimated glomerular filtration rate.