The Demographic and Clinical Characteristics of HBV and HCV Positive Blood Donors. | [Journal of Medical Science • 2015]

Author(s):

1. Muhammad Arshad: Department of Medicine, Khyber Teaching Hospital, Peshawar, Pakistan

2. Shafaq Naz: Department of Medicine, Khyber Teaching Hospital, Peshawar, Pakistan

3. Shah Zeb: Department of Medicine, Naseer Teaching Hospital, Peshawar, Pakistan

4. Jamal-ud-din: Department of Medicine, Khyber Teaching Hospital, Peshawar, Pakistan

Abstract:

Objective: To find out the demographic and clinical characteristics of HBV and HCV positive blood donors. Material and Methods: This descriptive study was conducted in blood bank of Naseer Teaching Hospital, Peshawar from June 2012 to June 2014. Total number of HBsAg and anti-HCV positive blood donors included in the study were 203. A detailed history and clinical examination was performed in each case. Serological assessment for hepatitis B and hepatitis C was carried out through ELISA. Results: Total number of HBsAg and anti-HCV positive blood donors included in the study were 203. Out of 203 patients, 105 (51.72%) were HBsAg positive and 98 (48.27%) were anti-HCV positive. The age of study group ranged from 18-60 years. Among HBsAg positive blood donors, 88.57% gave history of injections. Among anti-HCV positive blood donors 84.69% gave history of injections and 35.71% used to shave by barbers. Conclusion: Risk factors for the spread of HBV and HCV infections are common in our people and there is a need for health education on a mass level.

Page(s): 26-29

DOI: DOI not available

Published: Journal: Journal of Medical Science, Volume: 23, Issue: 1, Year: 2015

Keywords:

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