The rates of viral response , serological response , and biochemical response in groups A and B were 48.15 % ( 39/81 ) vs 53.75 % ( 43/80 ) , 61.70 % ( 50/81 ) vs 53.75 % ( 43/80 ) , and 49.38 % ( 40/81 ) vs 60.00 % ( 48/80 ) , showing no significant differences between the two groups ( P > 0.05 ) .