Operating in a Yellow Nation; the frequency of hepatitis B and hepatitis C positive at a tertiary care teaching hospital
JPMA-Journal of Pakistan Medical Association. 2010; 60 (12): 1058-1060
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ABSTRACT
Objects contaminated with blood and other body fluids of patients suffering from hepatitis B and C are an occupational health hazard to the health care personnel and a source of nosocomial spread. This descriptive cross sectional study estimated the frequency of hepatitis B surface antigen [HBsAg] and anti hepatitis C antibody [Anti HCV] positive patients among those undergoing a urological procedure in a tertiary care teaching hospital. A sample size of 550 patients was estimated using Stat Calc for Epi Info. A cluster off 558 patients were included. Ninety five [17%] were positive for serum HBsAg and/or anti HCV by Elisa. Gender/sex, admission year, urological diagnosis did not predict statistically significant relationship with the positive status. Past surgical history was marginally significant. In conclusion, all patients undergoing a urological procedure should be checked for anti HCV and HBsAg. A solid policy outlining the preventive practices is needed to stop this high burden of hepatitis turning into public health disaster
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Assunto principal:
Estudos Transversais
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Hepatite C
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Antígenos de Superfície da Hepatite B
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Hospitais de Ensino
Tipo de estudo:
Prevalence_studies
Limite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J. Pak. Med. Assoc.
Ano de publicação:
2010