Author(s):
1. Kaweeta Kumari:
Department of Obs/Gyn United Medical and Dental College and Creek General Hospital Karachi, Pakistan
2. Naresh Kumar Seetlani:
Civil Hospital Karachi, Pakistan
3. Rehana Akhter:
Department of Pathology, Sir Syed College of Medical Sciences, Karachi-Pakistan
Abstract:
Background: Viral hepatitis is a global problem affecting millions of people including pregnant females. Viral hepatitis during pregnancy is associated with both maternal and neonatal mortality and morbidity. This study was an attempt to assess the seropositive status of hepatitis-B and C infection among pregnant women in Karachi, Pakistan. Methods: This cross sectional observational study was conducted at Sir Syed College of Medical Sciences and Trust Hospital, Karachi from January to September 2012. Patients were recruited by consecutive sampling. At the booking visit, blood was drawn and tested for HbsAg and Anti HCV by Eliza method. Results: Among the screened population, 2% were reactive for HBV and 13.3% were found reactive for HCV. All HbsAg and HCV positive pregnant patients had one or more than one delivery. Conclusion: In our study sample, high frequency of HBV and HCV is suggestive of the importance of antenatal screening of these viral diseases, which has impact on the mother as well as the new born baby. HCV was more common as compared to HBV which is quite alarming.
Page(s):
155-157
DOI:
DOI not available
Published:
Journal: Journal of Ayub Medical College, Volume: 27, Issue: 1, Year: 2015
Keywords:
prevalence
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pregnancy
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Liver disease
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Risk factor
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HepatitisC Virus
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HepatitisB Virus
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