The role of HCV 1b genotype on causing hepato cellular carcinoma (HCC) HCV genotype HCC group (n=68) HCV group (n=63) p * OR (95% CI) n Rate% n Rate% Non-1b 43 63.2 54 85.7 0.008 4.92 (1.52 - 15.96) 1b genotype 25 36.8 9 14.3 Total 68 100.0 63 100.0 p *: Adjusted according to age and gender The ratio of 1b genotype in researching group was higher than controlling group, discrepancy was significant.