A Two Year Prevalence Study Of Enterically Transmitted Hepatitis A & E Viruses In A Tertiary Care Hospital In South India
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2018, Vol 17, Issue 10
Abstract
Background: Worldwide, viral hepatitis causes substantial morbidity and mortality. Hepatitis A & E viruses are important causes. Objectives: To assess prevalence of both the viruses in AVH patients. Materials and Methods: A 2-years study was conducted (April 2011-March, 2013) on 191 AVH patients of all ages and belonging to both the sexes. The serum samples were analyzed for IgM anti-HAV and IgM anti-HEV by ELISA. Results: Seroprevalence of HAV- and HEV- were 27.23% and 6.81%; HAV was predominant in the age group of 0-10 years (18/52-34.61%). HEV infection was seen in all the age groups with maximum prevalence in age group 21-30 years. Conclusion: Screening for HAV and HEV is of immense importance for vaccination and sanitation programmes.
Authors and Affiliations
Mukherjee Raja, Chattopadhyay Saswati, P. Srilatha, B. Anuradha, P. Arvinth Jothi, N. Srinivas
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