GPT and chronic hepatitis: The De Ritis ratio (AST/ALT) was higher in patients with chronic infection, either HBeAg-positive or -negative, with a median of 1 (1–1.2), respectively, 1.2 (0.9–1.5), when compared to those with chronic hepatitis, with a median of 0.7 (0.5–1), respectively, 0.8 (0.6–1) (p < 0.005).