The prevalence of hepatitis B virus among HIV-positive patients at tertiary care hospital Ajmer
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Science and Innovative Research (IJMSIR) - Year 2019, Vol 4, Issue 7
Abstract
Background: Approximately 10% of the HIV-infected population worldwide suffers from chronic hepatitis B. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of hepatitis B virus among HIV-positive patients at tertiary care hospital Ajmer. Methods: This study is conducted in J. L. N. Medical College & Associated groups of Hospitals patients attending from ICTC (G). 500 samples are taken randomly from January 2018 to June 2018 Results- There are 17 samples positive for HBsAg out of 500 Samples, so prevalence for HBsAg is 3.4%. Seroprevalence is highest in age group of 36-45 year (41.17%) followed by 29.41% 16-25 age group. Conclusion- The prevalence of HBsAg found (3.4%) is considered to be moderately endemic in PLWHIV in this setting.
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Dr. Geeta Parihar
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