Seroprevalence of hepatitis B and hepatitis C: A community based study conducted in İzmir, Turkey
Makaleler > Tam Makale · 2014
Yazarlar: Köse ŞÜKRAN, Aliye MANDIRACIOĞLU
Kafkas Journal of Medical Sciences, Diğer Kurumların Hakemli Dergileri, Uluslararası, Scopus, 2014, cilt 4, ss 95-101
Özet
AIM: To determine the seroprevalence rate and associated risk factors of hepatitis B and C virus infections in İzmir, Turkey. METHODS:In this community-based cross-sectional study, 2737 healthy individuals over 14 years of age were included using a random sampling method.Serum samples were collected to study the presence of HBsAg, Anti-HBs, Anti-HBc total and Anti-HCV using the ELISA method.Data dealing with the socio-demographic characteristics and the risk factors for the infections was collected with a questionnaire.RESULTS: HBsAg positivity was found in 2.8%.Anti-HBs positivity and Anti-HBc total seropositivity were determined in 32.4%and 31.4%,respectively.Anti-HCV positivity was found in 0.3%.Illiteracy, previous hepatitis history, and family history of hepatitis were risk factors for HBsAg seropositivity in İzmir.However, the risk factors did not affect the seropositivity rate of HCV. CONCLUSION: İzmir has a lower intermediate endemicity for HBV infection. Socioeconomic and environmental risk factors are important for HBV infection.