Seroprevalence of Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C Infections Among Patients with Chronic Liver Disease

Geetika Agrawal , Dilip Turbadkar

HBV, HCV, chronic liver disease

The seroprevalence of Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) and Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) remains a critical marker of public health worldwide, reflecting both the burden of infection and the efficacy of control measures. This investigation examines the seroprevalence of Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) and Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) among patients with chronic liver disease (CLD), predominantly men aged 41-50. Our findings reveal a 22% seroprevalence for HBV, with jaundice being the most common clinical manifestation, followed by pedal edema, ascites, febrile illness, gastrointestinal hemorrhage, and encephalopathy. A significant correlation was observed between HBV infection and these clinical symptoms. Key risk factors for HBV transmission include alcohol and drug abuse, multiple blood transfusions, and a history of surgery or dental procedures. Patients with uncertain or incomplete vaccination status were more susceptible to HBV infection compared to fully immunized individuals. Our study highlights that HBV is the predominant cause of CLD, with a notable seroprevalence of 3.2% for HBV and HCV coinfection.

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"Seroprevalence of Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C Infections Among Patients with Chronic Liver Disease", IJSDR - International Journal of Scientific Development and Research (www.IJSDR.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.9, Issue 6, page no.1340 - 1345, June-2024, Available :https://ijsdr.org/papers/IJSDR2406155.pdf

Volume 9 Issue 6, June-2024

Pages : 1340 - 1345

Paper Reg. ID: IJSDR_211844

Published Paper Id: IJSDR2406155

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Research Area: Health Science 

Country: Nagpur, Maharashtra, India

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ISSN: 2455-2631 | IMPACT FACTOR: 9.15 Calculated By Google Scholar | ESTD YEAR: 2016

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