Preoperative Screening of HIV, HBV, HCV Essential for Surgical Team and Patients both - A Research Study in Department of Surgery, Tertiary Care Institute of North India, Rohilkhand Medical College and Hospital, Bareilly (U.P.) India
Journal Title: International Journal of Contemporary Medical Research - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 7
Abstract
Introduction: This study was designed to analyze magnitude of viral infections as global health problem, affecting millions worldwide. Universal preoperative blood born virus HIV, HBV, HCV testing has been described to be a risk –reduction strategy from a universal precaution point of view. Protective kits are for surgical team as universal precaution and postexposure prophylaxis as further prevention is mandatory. Early detection of disease and it’s management is also beneficial for patients before onset of AIDS / cirrhosis liver/ hepato-cellular carcinoma. The aim of this study was the calculation of seroprevalence of HIV/HCV/HBV for effective control programmes. Material and Methods: The study was conducted in the postgraduate Department of Surgery in collaboration with department of Microbiology of Rohilkhand Medical College and Hospital and ART Centre District Hospital, Bareilly,Uttar Pradesh,India.This study is prospective study in duration of December 2017 to May 2018. All patients admitted in the department of surgery for elective/emergency surgeries or those managed conservatively were included in study. The Repeat visitors were excluded. Result: Total 1577 patients admitted in department of surgery were tested for HBV, HCB and HIV. Hepatitis B (HBV) was common infection followed by HCV, But HIV and coinfections were also infrequently present. Common affected age group was 21-50 years with male:female ratio 2.3:1. Conclusion: Screening for HIV, HBV and HCV as a part of routine pre- operative investigations is a mandatory in Tertiary care centers to assess their prevalence,and to plan better preventive strategies.
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Manjul Mohan, Mohit Sharma, C. P. Pandey, Ajay Mohan Agarwal
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