Seroprevalence of HBV among HIV Patients and Blood Donors
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 1
Abstract
Introduction: Hepatitis B and HIV infections are serious global public health problems. Many of the countries with high HIV burden are also affected by high prevalence of hepatitis B infection, leading to frequent HIV/HBV coinfection. Objectives: To determine the prevalence of HBV among HIV infected individuals in comparison with blood donors. Methods: All patients attending ICTC were screened for HIV and HBsAg. During the same period blood donors were screened for HBsAg and HIV. HIV-HBV coinfection in blood donors were noted during the study period. Results: A total of 2804 HIV seropositive cases were studied. 53 (1.89%) were positive for HBsAg. Among 21,779 blood donors, 206(0.94%) individuals were positive for HBsAg, 31(0.14%) for HIV and 3(0.013 %) had HIV - HBV coinfection. Conclusion: HBV prevalence among HIV infected individuals is more, compared to blood donors. Screening of HIV patients for HBsAg is of importance. All high risk groups should be compulsorily vaccinated, blood samples should be effectively screened before transfusion.
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Dr. Vedavati B I
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