B-NHL group

Control group

P-Value

HBsAg-positive

146

178

Age, y

Rang

14 - 52

18 - 74

Median

27

28

Sex

In male

112

96

<0.001

In female

34

82

<0.001

Underlying liver status

0.08

Normal liver function tests

140

176

Chronic hepatitis

5

2

Liver cirrhosis

1

0