Epidemiology of Hepatitis B and C Viruses in the General Population of Dera Ismail Khan District (D.I. Khan) Pakistan | [Abstract Book on Global Science Technology and Management Conference • 2023]

Author(s):

1. Inam Ullah Khan: Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan

2. Ali Zaman: Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan

3. Shakeeb Ullah: Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan

4. Muhammad Kamal Shah: Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan

5. Muhammad Shuaib: Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan

6. Rahat Ullah Khan: Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan

Abstract:

This study was conducted to know the epidemiology of hepatitis B and C viruses (HBV, HCV) among the general population of District D.I.Khan. Male and female individuals of different age groups 1 to 60 years were randomly selected and screened for anti-body test for HBV and HCV. Total 458 individuals (263 males and 195 females) were screened for the presence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) in which 92 (20.08 %) were found positive for HCV. In the total positive, 58 (22.05%) and 34 (17.43%) were found positive in males and females, respectively, while for hepatitis B, 786 (510 males and 276 females) individuals were screened in which 228 (29 %) were found positive for HBV. In the total positive, 175 (34.31%) and 53 (19.20%) were found positive in males and females, respectively. The overall incidence of HBV and HCV was 25.72%. The age group 46-60 years in HCV and 16- 30 years in HBV were found to affect more. The Alanine transaminase (ALT) was found with increased values in hepatitis infected individuals.

Page(s): 227-227

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Published: Journal: Abstract Book on Global Science Technology and Management Conference, Volume: 0, Issue: 0, Year: 2023

Keywords:

HCV , Hepatitis B and C , HBV , ALT , HBsAg

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