Author(s):
1. Maryam Arshad:
Department of Zoology, University of Gujrat,Gujrat, Pakistan.
2. Sadia Roshan:
Department of Zoology, University of Gujrat,Gujrat, Pakistan.
3. Shazia Shamas:
Department of Zoology, Rawalpindi Women University,Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
4. Anzeela Akhlaq Ahmad:
Department of Zoology, University of Gujrat,Gujrat, Pakistan.
Abstract:
One of the primary causes of persistent liver illness in the entire world is the hepatitis C virus. Although some hepatitis C instances may resolve on their own, but most of people will develop a chronic infection. Hepatitis C disease might potentially present with extra hepatic symptoms. Millions of individuals worldwide have been afflicted with the viral illness hepatitis C (HCV).The prevalence of transmission of HCV fluctuates by region and is substantial worldwide. The primary cause of many cancers, including cancer of the liver, is HCV infection. The genetic variants and subcategories of HCV as well as diagnostic and social characteristics that characterize those with risk factors linked to a high incidence of contracting HCV was examined in this research investigation. From November 2024 to August 2025, samples of blood from 341 individuals who were suspected were obtained. ELISA and quantitative PCR were used to test for HCV infection, and Real Time PCR molecular genotyping was used to confirmed cases. The maximum viral load was seen in age group 15 to 30 and the percentage of females was greater (58.2%) than that of males (41.8%). 3a (81.76%) and 2b (17.25%) was more prevalent genotype as compared to 1a, 3b and mixed genotypes. The greatest rate of HCV prevalence. Compared to males, females were more infected, and the most prevalent genotype was 3a.Then ELISA test was performed for further and accurate confirmation. The technique called real time PCR was done to detect the quantity of virus (viral load) per milliliters of serum sample. This study contributed to the overall distribution of the HCV genotypes and their correlation with various age and sex groups. The current research sought to determine the prevalence of HCV infection in addition to Classification and sub categories in the Punjab region, District Gujrat.
Page(s):
230-230
DOI:
DOI not available
Published:
Journal: 4th International Conference of Sciences “Revamped Scientific Outlook of 21st Century, 2025” , November 12,2025, Volume: 1, Issue: 1, Year: 2025
Keywords:
Pakistan
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Gujrat
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Department of Zoology
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University of Gujrat
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