Horizontal transmission of hepatitis B virus in Turkey

Değertekin, Halil; Güneş, Gülsen

doi:10.1016/j.puhe.2008.04.010

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“…The prevalence of HBV infection has been reported to differ in various parts of the developed and developing world (4,5). Turkey has intermediate endemicity for HBV (6) . Individuals who are unaware of their infection status may play an important role in the transmission of the disease.…”

Section: Hepatitis B (Hbv) and C (Hcv) Virusmentioning

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Is Pre-Endoscopy Hepatitis B and C Testing Useful?

Bahri;AKSEL¹

2011

Ankara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Mecmuası

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Objective: We determined the seroprevalence of HBV and HCV before endoscopic procedures and assessed transmission of hepatitis B and C viruses during endoscopic procedures. Materials and Methods:In total, 2690 consecutive participants who underwent upper gastrointestinal endoscopy under the Early Diagnosis of Gastric Cancer Pilot Project were enrolled in this study. Their medical records, demographic properties, and endoscopic diagnoses were reviewed. HBsAg and anti-HCV serology of all participants was examined before endoscopic procedures. Results:The seroprevalence of HBS(+) was 2.7% and of HCV(+) was 0.2%. The prevalence of HBV infection indicated intermediate endemicity. HCV(+) rates were higher in participants who had undergone endoscopy previously (p = 0.020). Conclusion:Pre-endoscopy determination of hepatitis serology of patients is beneficial to avoid transmission of hepatitis B and C viruses

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Section: Hepatitis B (Hbv) and C (Hcv) Virusmentioning

confidence: 99%

Is Pre-Endoscopy Hepatitis B and C Testing Useful?

Bahri;AKSEL¹

2011

Ankara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Mecmuası

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“…HBV transmission occurs primarily in childhood and adolescence in the family. This shows that vaccination of newborns and children and informing families about transmission pathways are very important [10].…”

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Investigation of HBV DNA in HBsAg positive patients

Bati¹,

Tekerekoğlu²,

Duman³

2017

Med-Science

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Hepatitis B virus is an important health problem which about 400 million people are infected chronically and 500,000 to 1,200,000 people die every year due to HBVrelated diseases. In the study we aimed to investigate the HBV DNA results in HBsAg positive patients. HBsAg positivity was detected by ELISA method in patients who were admitted to our hospital with suspicion of hepatitis. HBV DNA was performed by real time PCR. In this context, the presence of HBV DNA in serum sample results of 2437 HBsAg-positive patients which were sent to our Microbiology laboratory between August 2014 and August 2015 was retrospectively examined. HBV DNA was positive in 1037 (42.5%) and 1400 (57.5%) of the HBsAg positive cases. 42.2% of male patients' and 43% of female patients' HBV DNA was positive. HBV DNA positivity was detected in 42% of adult patients and 55% of children in child age group. As a result; we suggest that viral replication should be demonstrated in HBsAgpositive cases and HBV DNA level should be determined for follow-up the antiviral therapy.

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“…Most HBV infected patients have acquired the infection from their infected mothers as vertical transmission or during childhood and most of them are not aware of their infection (10). Worldwide, there is a close relationship between the endemic frequency and the route of transmission of HBV infection (11). Horizontal transmission includes contact with infectious blood, bodily fluids or unsterile needles and unprotected sex (12).…”

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Military Personals Should Be Vaccinated Against Hepatitis B Infection

Alavian

2014

J Arch Mil Med

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Horizontal transmission of hepatitis B virus in Turkey

Cited by 25 publications

References 6 publications

Is Pre-Endoscopy Hepatitis B and C Testing Useful?

Is Pre-Endoscopy Hepatitis B and C Testing Useful?

Investigation of HBV DNA in HBsAg positive patients

Military Personals Should Be Vaccinated Against Hepatitis B Infection

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