Patient Groups | Subgroups | n | Mean ± SD | P value* |
---|---|---|---|---|
Normal control |  | 28 | 20.4 ± 15.4 |  |
Chronic hepatitis B subgroups (degree of fibrosis) | Stage 0–2 | 54 | 24.7 ± 31.9 | 0.69 |
 | Stage 3–5 | 11 | 309.7 ± 143.5 | <0.001 |
Chronic hepatitis B subgroups (degree of inflammation) | Grade 0–8 | 54 | 39.6 ± 74.2 | 0.10 |
 | Grade ≥ 9 | 11 | 236.5 ± 188.7 | 0.003 |