Notably, the uninfected control group had higher levels of platelets [238 (198–275) × 109/L], albumin [46.9 (44.8–49.9) g/L], triglycerides [1.7 (1.1–2.8) mmol/L], and cholesterol [5.0 (4.4–5.8) mmol/L] compared with the HCV infection, HBV infection, and HBV/HCV co-infection groups. The gene discussed is ALB; the disease is coinfection.