Seroprevalence of Hepatitis B Surface Antigen and Hepatitis C in Blood Bank from Gujarat- A Seven Year Study
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 5
Abstract
Background: Hepatitis B virus is the most important causative agent of transfusion associated hepatitis. The virus is highly infectious and minute amounts as little as 0.00001ml can transmit the infection. Hepatitis C virus is the major cause of post transfusion hepatitis. It is estimated that 3 per cent of the world’s population or almost 200 million individuals have chronic HCV infection. Aim: To know the prevalence of Hepatitis C (HCV) and Hepatitis B (HBsAg) in blood donors at A.D. Gorwala Blood Bank from 2005 to 2011. Methods: This study was conducted in A.D. Gorwala Blood Bank, Karamsad, Gujarat. The test for HbsAg and HCV were by using 3rd generation ELISA kits. Last seven years data were retrieved for prevalence Results: The HBV in A.D. Gorwala Blood Blank from year 2005 to 2011 was 0.51% & prevalence of HCV was 0.19%. Conclusion: This study highlights the HBV and HCV infection rate in this part of country and shall provide reference to future studies on epidemiology of HBV infection.
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Dr Faruq I. Mulla
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