Burden of hepatitis B virus infection at tertiary care hospital
Journal Title: Medpulse International Journal of Microbiology - Year 2017, Vol 2, Issue 3
Abstract
Background: Hepatitis B is a life threatening disease, endemic throughout the world especially in tropical and developing countries like India. Prevalence of this infection varies in different geographical areas. Estimated clinical data from the hospital gives the burden of disease in a community as patients from different backgrounds attend the hospital. Aim and Objective: To know the burden of Hepatitis B virus infection at tertiary care hospital. Material and Methods: The study was carried out in Department of microbiology, Dr. Shankarrao Chavan Government medical college and Hospital, Nanded during July 2016- February 2017. Blood samples of all age groups sent by various clinical departments (OPD and IPD) for testing HBsAg were included in the study. For qualitative detection of HbsAg, test was done by Immunochromatographic method (Aspen Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. Delhi) and test was performed and interpreted according to manufacturer’s instructions. The collected data was analyzed to know the burden of HBV infection. Results: A total 6856 blood samples were tested. 132 (1.92%) were positive for HBsAg, which comes under low endemicity (‹ 2%) as per WHO guidelines. Males predominate over females and majority of the positive patients were younger than 40 years in this study. Conclusion: It can be an alternative option for community based studies and also helps to improve the public health and to prevent the spreading of disease in the local population.
Authors and Affiliations
Bhausaheb A Munde, Vijayraj R Shegokar, Vimal S Rathod
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP261652
- DOI -
- Views 93
- Downloads 0
Study of an outbreak of respiratory diphtheria in local community,Kakinada
Objectives:1. Isolation, speciation and toxigenicity testing of Corynebacterium diphtheria. 2. To study the epidemiology, clinical features, complications and outcomes in respiratory diphtheria.Materials and Methods: 31...
Study on antibiotic resistance pattern of MRSA among patients in M.G.M. Hospital
Problem statement: The bacterium S. aureus is a common cause of human infection, and it is becoming increasingly virulent and resistant to antibiotics. Our understanding of the evolution of this species has been greatly...
Burden of hepatitis B virus infection at tertiary care hospital
Background: Hepatitis B is a life threatening disease, endemic throughout the world especially in tropical and developing countries like India. Prevalence of this infection varies in different geographical areas. Estimat...
Prevalence of infection by Acinetobacter species and their antibiogram at a tertiary care hospital
Background: Acinetobacter species have emerged as an important nosocomial pathogen involved in outbreaks of hospital infections. Acinetobacter species tend to be resistant to a variety of antibiotics and thus the infecti...
Characteristics of stool in rotavirus and non rotavirus diarrhea cases: A comparative study
Background: Diarrhea is a leading cause of child mortality worldwide. Rotavirus is one of the most common causes of severe diarrhea and dehydration in children. Naked eye examination of stool for the presence of abnormal...