Abstract

Background: HBV is the major factor in the development of hepatic disorders. Aim:To study seroprevalence of HBsAg in liver disorders and risk factors associated with liver disorders and HBV. Material and Methods: The study was conducted on 100 patients of hepatic disorders admitted in Medicine wards of Rajindra Hospital, Patiala. Detailed history was taken with special emphasis on risk factors like blood transfusion, alcohol, drug addiction, needleinjury, multiple sexual contacts and perinatal transmission. Then blood was tested for HBsAg. Results: HBsAgpositivity is highest in age-group of 21-40 years with a male preponderance. Maximum number of HBsAg positive cases had alcohol as a risk factor. Seroprevalence of Hep B in patients with drug addiction(23.3%), blood transfusion (16%) and HCC (25%). Overall 26% seropositivity of HBsAg in hepatic disorders. Conclusions: Great stress must be laid on proper preventive measures such as screening of blood, safe sexual practices, proper sterilization of instruments, proper disposal of contaminated material, and immunization of people at risk particularly health care workers

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