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Hepatitis B and C Infection in Gujrat, Pakistan: A Cross Sectional Study
ISSN: 2617 - 9482
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Hepatitis B and C Infection in Gujrat, Pakistan: A Cross Sectional Study
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Publisher: Bahria University Medical And Dental College
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Abstract
Objective: This study was aimed to investigate the prevalence of Hep B and C, gender distribution, route of transmission,family history of Hepatitis and treatment options.Study Design and Setting: This was a cross sectional study conducted at Dr Mujahid's Lab Bhimber road Gujrat, Pakistan.Methodology: A total of 1181 individuals were included in this study. Among these 1181 individuals, 528 individuals werescreened for hepatitis B and C by immuno chromatographic test (ICT) at Dr. Mujahid’s Lab, Bhimber road, Gujrat whilerest of the 653 individuals were asked about the hepatitis status by using a well-structured questionnaire. Other relatedquestions were also included like age, sex, marital status, mode of transmission, and about treatment to evaluate the riskfactors associated with disease. Data was analyzed by using SPSS 17.Results: Prevalence of hepatitis B and C was 1.37% and 8.26% in surveyed while 1.5% and 9.1% in screened popula...
