Viral hepatitis is the inflammation of the liver caused by hepatitis viruses. The most common causes of viral hepatitis are the five unrelated hepatotropic viruses Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Hepatitis D, and Hepatitis E. The aim of this study is to assess the biochemical parameters in viral hepatitis which varies with respect to the different types of viral hepatitis. Sex of the patient affected by Hepatitis A was almost similar in male and female, being 9 (45%) and 11 (55%) in respectively. But in contrast, more than eighty per cent (85%) Hepatitis-E affected population was male. Similar scenario was found in Hepatitis B And C infection (Male- 75%,67%, Female 25,35%). Mean value with standard deviation (±SD) of serum bilirubin level was highest in Hepatitis E (251 ± 125.19 ìmol/l). Value of serum ALT in hepatitis E was found to be 1794 U/l (highest), hepatitis B 1362 U/l hepatitis C are 135.45 U/L,. Serum aspartate aminotransferase (S.AST) is also raised in all types of vira hepatitis but more in Hepatitis E (765 U/l) and Hepatitis B (430 U/l). Serum Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) was raised significantly in Hepatitis B (240 U/l). The prothombin time was more altered in Hepatitis-E (22.7seconds) and Hepatitis-B (18.5 seconds). There was no significant alteration in serum protein level. So, it can be concluded that derangement of biochemical parameters in patients suffering from common types of viral hepatitis is more in HEV and HBV and comparatively less in HAV and HCV. Keywords: Viral hepatitis, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, hepatitis D, hepatitis E DOI:10.3329/jom.v11i1.4268 J Medicine 2010: 11: 42-45
IUI with controlled ovarian hyperstimulation is a well known means to achieve pregnancy in unexplained and mild to moderate male factor infertility, which is also inexpensive, easy to perform as office procedure. The success rate is high.Objective: To assess the follicular response by Letrozole alone or by combination of Letrozole and Gonadotrophins in patients stimulated for IUI.Method: Prospective observational type of study.Place: CARE BIRDEM Time: 10th May 2010 31st December 2010Population: All the OPD patients of CARE who were selected for IUI during this period. Patients were divided into two age groups (<30 yrs and >30 yrs)Procedure: Ovulation induction was done by letrozole in one group, and combined letrozole and gonadotrophins in another group. Monitoring was done by TVS for 3 cycles.Result: Mean follicular number was 1.28±0.94 in letrozole and 3.37±0.87 in combined letrozole and gonadotrophins. No. of follicles >18mm was 12 pts (3.54±1.63) in letrozole, and 50 pts (3.44±1.93) in combined letrozole and gonadotrophins. Pregnancy/cycle was 12/77 (5.19%) in letrozole and 28/65 (14.3%) in combined letrozole and gonadotrophins.Conclusion: Number of mature follicle and pregnancy rate is higher in combined letrozole and gonadotrophins group than letrozole alone. There is no significant difference regarding follicular response and pregnancy rate in two age group DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjog.v26i1.13755 Bangladesh J Obstet Gynaecol, 2011; Vol. 26(1) : 20-26
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