Seroprevalance of hepatitis A in male patients with chronic hepatitis B virus infection between 18 and 30 years old Kronik hepatit B virüs enfeksiyonu olan 18-30 yaş arasi erkek hastalarda hepatit A seroprevalansi
Gulhane Medical Journal, cilt.58, sa.4, ss.373-376, 2016 (Scopus, TRDizin)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 58 Sayı: 4
- Basım Tarihi: 2016
- Doi Numarası: 10.5455/gulhane.212062
- Dergi Adı: Gulhane Medical Journal
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.373-376
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Hepatitis A virus, Hepatitis B virus, Immunization, Seroprevalance
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Aim: In the presence of chronic liver disease such as chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, Hepatitis A virus (HAV) infection can be more severe. Due to determine the rate of HAV seronegativity and the need for HAV immunization, a crosssectional study was planned in patients with HBV infection in young adult age group which is thought to increase susceptibility to HAV infection. Materials and Method: Patients who applied Infectious Diseases outpatient clinic between 01 January 2013 - 31 September 2013 were evaluated retrospectively. Results: The data of 239 male patients ranging between ages 18 and 30 were included in the study. Anti-HAV IgG positivity was detected in 139 (74.9%) patients and anti-HAV IgG negativity was detected in 60 (25.1%) patients. Conclusion: In order to determine the need for immunization in patients with HBV infection, more attention should be given to anti-HAV IgG scan and if necessary, vaccination should be done.