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Seroprevalence of Hepatitis B, C and associated risk factors in h | 9094
Virology & Mycology

Virology & Mycology
Open Access

ISSN: 2161-0517

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Seroprevalence of Hepatitis B, C and associated risk factors in hemodialysis units in baghdad


9th International Virology Congress and Expo

March 13-14, 2017 London, UK

Baydaa Hameed Al_Abdali

Al- Mustansiriya University, Iraq

Posters & Accepted Abstracts: Virol Mycol

Abstract :

Background: Viral hepatitis B & C (HBV&HCV) remains a major hazard for both patients and medical staff of hemodialysis units. Objectives: To estimate the prevalence rate of HBV&HCV infection in hemodialysis centers in Baghdad and to identify the possible risk factors which may contribute in the risk of infection spread among these vulnerable patients. Patients & Method: This is a cross-sectional study conducted in Baghdad for the period from 30 June through October 2015, among all patients attending the five main hemodialysis centers in Baghdad during study period. A questionnaire-form had been developed and tailored by the researchers. Data collected regarding patient��?s age, gender, duration of dialysis, number of sessions per week, frequency, history of blood transfusion, renal transplant, surgical intervention, in addition of reviewing patient��?s medical records to confirm the laboratory results of HBV&HCV screening. Results: A total of 651 hemodialysis patients were enrolled with an overall rate of HBV infection was 7.8%, and the overall rate of HCV infection was 30.87%. The highest rates of infection was reported for HBV15.1 % in Al-Yarmouk teaching hospital, in patients aged over 70 years old, those attending multicenter 18%, length of time on hemodialysis and seropositivity of 24-36 months, history of surgical intervention19.7%, History of previous renal transplant 23.7%, blood transfusion 25.3% while frequency of transfusion history, age, immunization had no role in seroconversion rate of HBV infection. While the highest prevalence rate of HCV infection was found in Al-Kadhmiya teaching hospital 37.5%, in patients aged between (40-49) years old, males 35.8%, those attending multicenter 84.9%, length of time on hemodialysis and seropositivity of more than 36 months, history of surgical intervention 83.6%,History of previous renal transplant 81.6%, blood transfusion 78.7% while frequency of transfusion history, had no role in seroconversion rate of HCV infection. Hemodialysis patients with history of diabetes and hypertension were more prone to HBV&HCV infection. Conclusion: The prevalence of HBV&HCV is very high in hemodialysis patients compared to general population indicating a causative relation between hemodialysis and virus transmission that needs an extreme carful observation of preventive infection control measurements is essential to limit its transmission in hemodialysis units.

Biography :

Baydaa Hameed Al_Abdali is working as an Assist. Professor in the College of Pharmacy/Al-MustansiriyaUniversity/Iraq , Baghdad, Baydaa Hameed is currently researching on Viral hepatitis B & C (HBV&HCV) remains a major hazard for both patients and medical staff of hemodialysis units.

Email: bha_1968@yahoo.com

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