Frequency of Hepatitis B and C Viruses, and HIV Among Drug Addicts in the Eastern Anatolia, Turkey

Karabulut, Nuran; Bulut, Yasemin; Telo, Selda

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“…In another study at Eastern Anatolia, Turkey in 2015 has observed the frequencies of HBsAg and anti-HCV among drug addicts were 2.6% 13 and 9.4%, respectively which is comparable with our study, in the said research, no HIV positive was found among drug users but in our scenario the HIV is more prevalent. A study from Quetta Pakistan has shown the frequency of HBV, HCV and HIV among IDUs as 43%, 44.7% and 0.33% 14 respectively, which is somehow comparable with ours though the morbidity of HBV and HCV in our study is lower than that.…”

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Frequency of Hbv, Hcv, and Hiv Among Injection Drug Users (Idus), and Co-Relation With Socioeconomic Status, Type Use and Duration of Substance Use.

Jat

Rind

2019

TPMJ

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Introduction: Psychoactive drug use is a continual and chronic psychological and physical disease that is characterized by persistent substance use, regardless of detrimental results. Hepatitis B, C and HIV infections constitute serious healthcare issues worldwide. Objectives: To determine the frequency of HBV, HCV, and HIV among Injection Drug Users (IDUs), visiting a tertiary care centre at Karachi, Pakistan, co-relation with socioeconomic status, type of substance use and duration of substance use. Study Design: A descriptive cross-sectional study. Setting: Psychiatry Outpatient Department (OPD), Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, JPMC, Karachi. Period: 5th Aug 2016 to 5th Feb 2017. Material and Methods: Total 280 cases of both genders having Injection Drug Use history were enrolled in the study. Non-probability (consecutive) sampling was done. The data was analysed on SPSS version 20.0. Results: The average age of patients was 32.26 ±9.83 years. Majority 256 (91.4%) were male. Out of 280, 142 (50.7%) were married, 108 (38.6%) were single, 20 (7.1%) were widow and 10 (3.6%) were divorced/separated. Most of patients belonged to lower socioeconomic class. Opioids were the most common substance used and most of patients were using substance for more than 2 years. Majority of patients were preliterate or educated till primary and were jobless. HCV was predominantly present followed by HBV, HIV as 47 (16.8%), 22 (7.9%) and 9 (3.2%) respectively. Conclusion: Frequency of infections with HBV, HCV and HIV is quite high and alarming.

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Frequency of Hbv, Hcv, and Hiv Among Injection Drug Users (Idus), and Co-Relation With Socioeconomic Status, Type Use and Duration of Substance Use.

Jat

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2019

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“…Clinical data were assessed in accordance with the test results of viral parameters of probation cases which were sent to the serology laboratory retrospectively. From the serum samples, HBsAg was examined in 4357 cases aging between 14-71 (mean+SD 30±9), anti-HCV was examined in 4451 cases aging between 17-74 (mean+SD 30.01±9) and anti-HIV was examined in 4464 cases aging between 17…”

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HBsAg, anti-HCV and anti-HIV seroprevalance among drug users : A retrospective assessment

Altuğlu¹,

Tanyeri²,

Zeytinoğlu³

et al. 2019

Archives of Neuropsychiatry

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Introduction: Drug abuse and co-occurring infections are associated with significant morbidity and mortality. In regions with high rates of drug usage, infections like hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are highly prevalent. Epidemiological studies on HBV, HCV and HIV infections among users of illicit drugs are scarce in Turkey. The primary aim of this cross-sectional and retrospective study was to determine the hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), anti-HCV antibody (anti-HCV) and anti-HIV antibody (anti-HIV) seroprevalences in drug users who applied to a psychiatric outpatient clinic of drug addiction of a university hospital. Secondarily, the assessment of HBsAg, anti-HCV and anti-HIV parameters among intravenous drug users was aimed. Methods: Serum samples of all patients on probation who applied to a psychiatric outpatient clinic of drug addiction of a university hospital between 2013-2017 and sent to the department of medical microbiology for routine serologic testing were included in the study. The serologic results were obtained retrospectively from laboratory records. For the statistical analysis of the data IBM SPSS 20.0 program was used. Results: Among the studied individuals, the ELISA results demonstrated the existence of HBsAg, anti-HCV and anti-HIV in 94 out of 4357 patients (2.2%), 27 out of 4451 patients (0.6%) and 10 (0.2%) out of 4464 patients, respectively. According to the records, 17 of the patients reported intravenous drug usage. Among this patient group, three patients were found to be anti-HCV positive and one patient was found to be anti-HIV positive. Conclusion: In our study, the prevalence of HCV and HIV was increased in patients with intravenous drug usage, whereas in non-intravenous drug users the prevalence is similar to the normal population. In order to plan prevention and harm reduction services for this high-risk population, more national data is needed on HBV, HCV and HIV rates among this group.

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“…In our previous study performed between September 2011 and October 2012, HBsAg, anti-HBs and anti-HCV frequency in drug addicts were found to be 2.6%, 38.3% and 9.4%, respectively. Additionally, anti-HIV positivity was not detected (1). The present study showed that the frequency rate of HBsAg, anti-HBs and anti-HCV in drug addicts was 4%, 52.3% and 7.9%, respectively.…”

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“…Cannabis is the most consumed drug in the world (1). Cannabis or marijuana contains the psychoactive chemical delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, which is believed to be the main chemical component that produces the psychoactive effect.…”

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“…Turkey is a medium endemic country for both HBV (2%-8%) and HCV (1%-2%). The prevalence of HIV infection in Turkey varies from region to region but still seems low (1,4). On the other hand, since drug addicts show risky behaviors, including unsafe sex and risky injection practices, it is believed that there is a strong link between the spread of infectious diseases and drug abuse.…”

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Frequency of Hepatitis B Virus, Hepatitis C Virus and HIV Infections in Cannabis and Opioid Addicts

Karabulut¹,

Çatak²

2017

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ÖZObjective: There are very few data about the epidemiology of hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV) and HIV infections in drug addicts in Turkey, whereas several countries have a developed surveillance systems to monitor the spread of HBV, HCV and HIV infections in drug users. In this study, HBV, HCV and HIV prevalence in cannabis and opioid addicts were investigated. Materials and Methods: Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), antiHBs, anti-HCV and anti-HIV tests were analyzed by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. The cannabis and opioid metabolites in urine samples of drug addicts were analyzed by cloned enzyme donor immunoassay.Results: This retrospective study was conducted on 276 individuals with a mean age of 28.89±10.49 years. HBsAg, anti-HBs and anti-HCV prevalence in drug addicts was found to be 4%, 52.3% and 7.9%, respectively. In all the drug addicts, anti-HIV test was negative. Whereas the rate of HBsAg among cannabis users (8.8%) was higher than opioid (4.1%) and both cannabis and opioid users (1.4%), the difference was not statistically significant. Although anti-HCV positivity among cannabis users was not detected, 6.4% of opioid users and 15.9% of both cannabis and opioid users were anti-HCV positive (p=0.009). Conclusion:This study showed that HCV infection among especially opioid users and both cannabis and opioid users was a problem. Understanding of local status in HBV, HCV and HIV infections is crucial for developing prevention and geographical strategies for these infections.

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Frequency of Hepatitis B and C Viruses, and HIV Among Drug Addicts in the Eastern Anatolia, Turkey

Cited by 6 publications

References 18 publications

Frequency of Hbv, Hcv, and Hiv Among Injection Drug Users (Idus), and Co-Relation With Socioeconomic Status, Type Use and Duration of Substance Use.

Frequency of Hbv, Hcv, and Hiv Among Injection Drug Users (Idus), and Co-Relation With Socioeconomic Status, Type Use and Duration of Substance Use.

HBsAg, anti-HCV and anti-HIV seroprevalance among drug users : A retrospective assessment

Frequency of Hepatitis B Virus, Hepatitis C Virus and HIV Infections in Cannabis and Opioid Addicts

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