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Seroprevalencia de hepatitis viral B en estudiantes universitarios en Abancay, Perú / Seroprevalence of viral hepatitis B in university students in Abancay, Perú
Ramírez-Soto, Max Carlos; Huichi-Atamari, Milagros; Aguilar-Ancori, Elsa Gladys; Pezo-Ochoa, Justo Darwin.
Affiliation
  • Ramírez-Soto, Max Carlos; Universidad Nacional de San Antonio Abad del Cusco. Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas. Cusco. PE
  • Huichi-Atamari, Milagros; Hospital Regional Guillermo Díaz De La Vega. Apurímac. PE
  • Aguilar-Ancori, Elsa Gladys; Universidad Nacional de San Antonio Abad del Cusco. Facultad de Ciencias Biológicas. Cusco. PE
  • Pezo-Ochoa, Justo Darwin; DIRESA-Apurímac. Laboratorio Referencial. Apurímac. PE
Rev. peru. med. exp. salud publica ; 28(3): 513-517, jul.-set. 2011. tab
Article in Es | LILACS, LIPECS | ID: lil-606051
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RESUMEN
Para determinar la prevalencia de marcadores serológicos de hepatitis viral B en estudiantes universitarios de la ciudad de Abancay, realizamos un estudio transversal en 240 estudiantes de tres universidades, entre enero a octubre de 2010. Previo consentimiento informado, se llenó, por cada estudiante, una ficha epidemiológica y se tomó una muestra sanguínea para determinar la presencia de HBsAg, anti-HBcAg total, anti-HBe, HBeAg e IgM anti-HBc por el método de ELISA. Se encontró una prevalencia de 2,5 por ciento (seis seropositivos) para el HBsAg y 28,3 por ciento (68 seropositivos) para los anticuerpos Anti-HBcAg. El sexo masculino estuvo asociado con la presencia del anti-HBcAg (OR = 2,0; IC 95 por ciento, 1,2- 3,6). No se encontró la presencia del HBeAg e IgM anti-HBc; los seis portadores del HBsAg fueron anti-HBe positivos. En conclusión, la infección por hepatitis B sigue siendo un problema de salud pública en Abancay, con una prevalencia importante en estudiantes universitarios.
ABSTRACT
To determine the prevalence of serological markers of viral hepatitis B in university students of the city of Abancay, we performed a cross-sectional study on 240 students from three universities, from January to October 2010. Informed consent was requested to every student, an epidemiological record was filled, and a venous blood sample was drawn to determine the presence of HBsAg, total anti - HBcAg, anti - HBe, HBeAg and IgM Anti - HBc by ELISA. A prevalence of 2.5 percent (six positive samples) was found for HBsAg and of 28.3 percent (68 positive samples) for anti - HbcAg antibodies. The male sex was associated with the presence of anti - HBcAg (OR = 2.0, 95 percent CI, 1.2 to 3.6). We did not found HBeAg or IgM anti - HBc, however, the 6 HBsAg carriers were anti - HBe positive. In conclusion hepatitis B infection is still a public health problem in Abancay, with a significant prevalence in university students.
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Full text: 1 Index: LILACS Main subject: Hepatitis B / Hepatitis B Antigens Type of study: Observational_studies / Prevalence_studies / Risk_factors_studies Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: America do sul / Peru Language: Es Journal: Rev. peru. med. exp. salud publica Year: 2011 Type: Article

Full text: 1 Index: LILACS Main subject: Hepatitis B / Hepatitis B Antigens Type of study: Observational_studies / Prevalence_studies / Risk_factors_studies Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: America do sul / Peru Language: Es Journal: Rev. peru. med. exp. salud publica Year: 2011 Type: Article