Table 3.

Risk of Developing Cryoglobulins in Relation to Serum HCV-RNA, Length of Exposure to HCV, and Serum Anti-HIV in Hemophiliacs

Risk Factor No. of Patients Odds Ratio (95% CI) Odds Ratio Adjusted for HIV (95% CI)
Serum HCV-RNA  114 4.9 (1.1-22.0)  4.5 (1.0-20.7)  
HCV exposure  
 10-17 yr 24  1  1  
 18-21 yr  27  2.4 (0.6-10.8) 2.3 (0.5-10.3)  
 22-26 yr  46  3.7 (1.0-14.4) 3.4 (0.9-13.8)  
 >26 yr  31  4.4 (1.1-18.0) 4.0 (0.9-17.2)  
Anti-HIV (+)  135  1.6 (0.8-3.2) — 
Risk Factor No. of Patients Odds Ratio (95% CI) Odds Ratio Adjusted for HIV (95% CI)
Serum HCV-RNA  114 4.9 (1.1-22.0)  4.5 (1.0-20.7)  
HCV exposure  
 10-17 yr 24  1  1  
 18-21 yr  27  2.4 (0.6-10.8) 2.3 (0.5-10.3)  
 22-26 yr  46  3.7 (1.0-14.4) 3.4 (0.9-13.8)  
 >26 yr  31  4.4 (1.1-18.0) 4.0 (0.9-17.2)  
Anti-HIV (+)  135  1.6 (0.8-3.2) — 
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