Hepatitis B surface antigen and antibody to hepatitis C virus among accident and emergency patients

East African Medical Journal
N K HalimL U Airauhi

Abstract

To determine the sero-prevalence and epidemiology of antibody to hepatitis C virus (anti-HCV) and hepatitis B surface antigen in accident and emergency patients. A descriptive study was performed on 150 accident and emergency patients. Sera was screened for anti-HCV and HbsAg, using enzyme linked immunosorbent assay. Personal information and risk factors involved were obtained using a questionnaire. Haematology laboratory of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Nigeria. One hundred and fifty adults consisting of 122 males and 28 females who were above the age of 21 years. Patients were randomly selected from all adults including dental patients attending the emergency department for both surgical, dental and medical emergencies. The age range was between 21-58 years. In order to ascertain the epidemiology of both viruses a questionnaire was used detailing the possible risk factors for transmission. These included history of previous blood transfusion; history of life time occurrence of multiple sexually transmitted diseases; history of heterosexual exposure to partners at risk (for example prostitutes); history involving the use of unsterilized blades; presence of scarification marks and tattooing; low socio-economic stat...Continue Reading

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Dec 21, 2005·Public Health·C O ImarengiayeA E Ehigiegba

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